Does Nashville Public Library Foundation accept grant applications?

Nashville Public Library 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 Library Foundation fund?

Nashville Public Library Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Nashville Public Library, Nashville Public Library, Nashville Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Nashville Public Library Foundation give in grants?

Nashville Public Library Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent 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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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M

Annual giving (FY2021)

$18.5M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2025

Most recent grant

What Nashville Public Library Foundation funds

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

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

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

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$2.2M	2017
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$1.8M	2020
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$1.2M	2019
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$1.0M	2021
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$776K	2018
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$709K	2023
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$631K	2024
Nashville Public Library TO ENHNACE AND SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES OF THE LIBRARY	Nashville, TN	$595K	2025

Nashville Public Library Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M

2018$776K

2019$1.2M

2020$1.8M

2021$1.0M

2023$709K

2024$631K

2025$595K

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. 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 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 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 Library Foundation fund?: Nashville Public Library Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Nashville Public Library, Nashville Public Library, Nashville Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nashville Public Library Foundation give in grants?: Nashville Public Library Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent 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 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 Library Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.