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Nashville Cares

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 621274532  ·  Private foundation

Nashville Cares is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $32.0M in annual giving against $8.7M in assets. This page documents the 8 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nashville Cares — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$32.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.7M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2020
Most recent grant

What Nashville Cares funds

Nashville Cares's giving carries a documented focus on health care, substance use & recovery, mental health, public health.

Health CareSubstance Use & RecoveryMental HealthPublic Health

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people.

lgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nashville Cares, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Street Works
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$214K2018
Street Works
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$202K2020
Street Works
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$189K2017
Street Works
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$188K2019
United Neighborhood Health Services Inc
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$171K2019
United Neighborhood Health Services Inc
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$132K2018
United Neighborhood Health Services Inc
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$122K2017
United Neighborhood Health Services Inc
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH IMPACT HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
Nashville, TN$116K2020

Nashville Cares giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$311K
2018$347K
2019$359K
2020$318K

How to apply for funding from Nashville Cares

Nashville Cares's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Nashville Cares

Does Nashville Cares accept grant applications?
Nashville Cares's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nashville Cares fund?
Nashville Cares's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Street Works, Street Works, Street Works. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nashville Cares give in grants?
Nashville Cares reported $32.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.3M over 8 grants.
Where is Nashville Cares located?
Nashville Cares is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621274532.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nashville Cares's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nashville Cares. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.