Nashville STEAM Preservation Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Nashville STEAM Preservation Society?
Nashville STEAM Preservation Society is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($835K), The Candelaria Fund ($473K), The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Nashville STEAM Preservation Society between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $835,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Candelaria Fund | $472,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Right Track Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Rail Heritage Trust | $85,000 | 2 | 2021–2026 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $38,615 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Tua Joyce Family Foundation | $18,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tom E Dailey Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Angel Corps | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2026) to $576K (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
What grants has Nashville STEAM Preservation Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rail Heritage Trust | LOCOMOTIVE 576 EECTRICAL COMPONENTS | $45,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | CARRY OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Right Track Foundation Inc | TO PRESERVE HISTORY BY RESTORING AND OPERATING HISTORIC RAILROAD EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, TOURISM, AND GOODWILL TO AND FOR METRO NASHVILLE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | HISTORY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $160,000 |
| 2023 | The Candelaria Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Candelaria Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE BIG PAYBACK 2022 | $12,539 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Memorial Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $125,000 |
| 2021 | The Right Track Foundation Inc | TO PRESERVE HISTORY BY RESTORING AND OPERATING RELEVENT HISTORIC RAILROAD EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, TOURISM, AND GOODWILL TO AND FOR METRO NASHVILLE | $75,000 |
| 2021 | The Rail Heritage Trust | REBUILD AIR COMPRESSOR | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Candelaria Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | TO PROVIDE BIG PAYBACK 2021 GIVING DAY PAYMENT. | $14,482 |
| 2021 | Tua Joyce Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $9,000 |
| 2021 | Angel Corps | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Candelaria Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $250,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | HIST PRESERVATION | $11,584 |
| 2020 | Tua Joyce Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $9,000 |
| 2020 | Tom E Dailey Foundation Inc | Locomotive Cab rebuild | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $50 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | HIST PRESERVATION | $10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nashville STEAM Preservation Society?
Nashville STEAM Preservation Society is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($835K), The Candelaria Fund ($473K), The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Nashville STEAM Preservation Society between 2020–2026.
Who is Nashville STEAM Preservation Society's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Nashville STEAM Preservation Society, with $835K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Nashville STEAM Preservation Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Nashville STEAM Preservation Society across 29 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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