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Nashville Public Education Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 481266314  ·  Private foundation

Nashville Public Education Foundation is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $642K in annual giving against $2.5M in assets. This page documents the 20 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nashville Public Education Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$642K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.5M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Nashville Public Education Foundation funds

Nashville Public Education Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, k-12 education.

Arts & CultureK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nashville Public Education Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville
TO MANAGE THE CITY-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "BLUEPRINT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS" LITERACY PLAN
Nashville, TN$856K2019
Metro Nashville Public Schools
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SPECIFIED PROGRAMS IN METRO SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$368K2019
Metro Nashville Public Schools
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SPECIFIED PROGRAMS IN METRO SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$118K2020
Metro Nashville Public Schools
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SPECIFIED PROGRAMS IN METRO SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$108K2023
Metro Nashville Public Schools
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SPECIFIED PROGRAMS IN METRO SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$88K2022
Teach for America Greater Nashville
TO SUPPORT LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Nashville, TN$25K2019
Conexion Americas
TO SUPPORT THE DEBATE PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND SUPPORT TARGETED LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) PARENTS
Nashville, TN$20K2019
Alignment Nashville
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND HEALTH FOR YOUTH
Nashville, TN$15K2019
Lipscomb University
TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, MULTILINGUAL BOOKS
Nashville, TN$15K2019
Fifty Forward
TO SUPPORT AN INTERGENERATIONAL TUTORING PROGRAM
Nashville, TN$14K2019
Martha O'bryan Center
TO TRAIN AND PROVIDE COACHING TO PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S LITERACY
Nashville, TN$12K2019
Southern Word
TO BUILD LITERACY AND PRESENTATION SKILLS AMONG YOUTH
Nashville, TN$11K2019
The Educator's Cooperative
TO INCREASE TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION AND TEACHER RETENTION
Nashville, TN$10K2019
Belmont University
TO SUPPORT GROUP AND FAMILY WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON HEALTH AND LITERACY TO IMPROVING STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND GENERATIONAL LITERACY
Nashville, TN$10K2019
Diverse Learners Cooperative
PROVIDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR MNPS TEACHERS
Brentwood, TN$10K2022

Nashville Public Education Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.4M
2020$126K
2022$98K
2023$108K
2024$5K
2025$15K

How to apply for funding from Nashville Public Education Foundation

Nashville Public Education Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at nashvillepef.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nashville Public Education Foundation

Does Nashville Public Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Nashville Public Education Foundation'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 Public Education Foundation fund?
Nashville Public Education Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nashville Public Education Foundation give in grants?
Nashville Public Education Foundation reported $642K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.7M over 20 grants.
Where is Nashville Public Education Foundation located?
Nashville Public Education Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481266314.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nashville Public Education Foundation'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 Public Education Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.