Crittenden Foundation
The Crittenden Foundation is a Nashville-based philanthropic organization that funds projects across multiple U.S. cities and states. The foundation operates with a lean administrative structure, relying on uncompensated trustees to manage its operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$270K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
37
+23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-18.9% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately $270,000 in grants during the most recent year, with an average grant size of $40. Historical data indicates the foundation distributed 7,414 grants in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of $40. Historical data indicates the foundation distributed 7,414 grants in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of $40. Historical data indicates the foundation distributed 7,414 grants in the previous year. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Crittenden Foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. locations, including:
Cities: Asheville, Black Mountain, Charlottesville, Chattanooga, Chautauqua, Jackson, Jamestown, Lander, Littleton, Los Angeles, Mamaroneck, Memphis, Mt Juliet, Nashville, New York, and Washington
States: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wyoming
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4.8 million
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $303,471
- Annual Revenue: $183,697
- Annual Grants Awarded: Approximately $270,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,998,251 | $4,842,006 | $4,961,562 |
| Revenue | $464,109 | $183,697 | $24,515 |
| Expenses | $315,126 | $303,471 | $321,120 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $270,000 | $270,000 | $260,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $427,582 | $150,226 | $77,847 |
| Distributable Amount | $262,595 | $245,342 | $257,056 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three uncompensated trustees:
- James Bradford Currie
- James N C Currie
- Francis C Currie III
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BRADFORD CURRIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES N C CURRIE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| FRANCIS C CURRIE III | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Tax ID: 62-6234537
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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