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Nashville Public Library Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 621681766  ·  Private foundation

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville Public Library Foundation has awarded $9.0M across 8 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Nashville Public Library. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.0M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$18.5M
Assets (FY2021)
8
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Nashville Public Library Foundation funds

Nashville Public Library Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Nashville Public Library
TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY
Nashville, TN$2.2M2017
Nashville Public Library
TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY
Nashville, TN$1.8M2020
Nashville Public Library
TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY
Nashville, TN$1.2M2019

How to apply for funding from Nashville Public Library Foundation

Nashville Public Library Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nplf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nashville Public Library Foundation

Does Nashville Public Library Foundation accept grant applications?
Nashville Public Library Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Nashville Public Library Foundation fund?
Nashville Public Library Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include Nashville Public Library. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Nashville Public Library Foundation give in grants?
Nashville Public Library Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.0M over 8 grants.
Where is Nashville Public Library Foundation located?
Nashville Public Library Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621681766.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nashville Public Library Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nashville Public Library Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.