Nissan Foundation
Franklin, Tennessee · EIN 954413799 · Private foundation
Nissan Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.4M in grants paid and $12.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 176 individual grants from this funder — $5.4M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Nissan Foundation funds
Nissan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (muslim), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Television GENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $150K | 2021 |
| Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County GENERAL SUPPORT | Murfreesboro, TN | $120K | 2021 |
| Oasis Center GENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Nissan Foundation
Nissan 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 nissanusa.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Nissan Foundation
- Does Nissan Foundation accept grant applications?
- Nissan 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 Nissan Foundation fund?
- Nissan Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Nashville Public Television, Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County, Oasis Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Nissan Foundation give in grants?
- Nissan Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 176 grants.
- Where is Nissan Foundation located?
- Nissan Foundation is based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954413799.
- How can I find foundations similar to Nissan Foundation?
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