Nashville Public Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$16.6M
Foundation funders
65
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds Nashville Public Library Foundation?
Nashville Public Library Foundation is funded by 65 grantmakers, led by The Frist Foundation ($5.0M), Dollar General Literacy Foundation ($4.5M), The Junior League of Nashville Inc ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Nashville Public Library Foundation between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $509K (2026) to $8.2M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $509K.
What grants has Nashville Public Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | LIMITLESS LIBRARIES | $500,000 |
| 2026 | TCH W & F Hendrix Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $8,600 |
| 2025 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT, FAMILY, YOUTH | $1,449,254 |
| 2025 | The Junior League of Nashville Inc | LITERACY PROGRAMS | $1,389,847 |
| 2025 | The Jane and Richard Eskind and Family | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Scarlett Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR BEGIN BRIGHT INITIATIVE | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Nissan Foundation | CONVERSATIONS @NPL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University | Sponsorship | $38,000 |
| 2025 | Enchiridion Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc | SUPPORT NAZA PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Ma Rikard Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $23,000 |
| 2025 | Saint Thomas West Hospital | Support of Be Well at Nashville Public Library | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | TCH W & F Hendrix Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,500 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Contribution | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Caritas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Annette & Irwin Eskind Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
| 2025 | The Steven & Laurie Eskind | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Living Stones | PER BYLAWS | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation | GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF PROGRAM MISSION FOR EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Joe C Davis Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Milton and Denice Johnson Family | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable | TO SUPPORT LITERACY | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | TCH Baulch Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist | THE FIRST EDITION SOCIETY. ANY BENEFITS DECLINED. | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nashville Public Library Foundation?
Nashville Public Library Foundation is funded by 65 grantmakers, led by The Frist Foundation ($5.0M), Dollar General Literacy Foundation ($4.5M), The Junior League of Nashville Inc ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Nashville Public Library Foundation between 2021–2026.
Who is Nashville Public Library Foundation's largest funder?
The Frist Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nashville Public Library Foundation, with $5.0M across 5 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Nashville Public Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Nashville Public Library Foundation across 200 grants from 65 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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