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Scarlett Family Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 201980932  ·  Private foundation

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Scarlett Family Foundation has awarded $28.0M across 1,021 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Lipscomb University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$154.8M
Total assets
1,021
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Scarlett Family Foundation funds

Scarlett Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, education, higher education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, rural communities, older adults, youth pop.

familiesrural communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Scarlett Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lipscomb University
SUPPORT FOR PIONEROS PROGRAM AND PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Nashville, TN$444K2025
Nashville Classical
SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AND NASHVILLE CLASSICAL WEST
Nashville, TN$395K2025
Teach for America Nashville-chattanooga
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS
New York, NY$375K2025
Kipp Nashville
SUPPORT FOR MASTER TEACHERS PROGRAM AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HIGH SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$350K2025
Kipp Nashville
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL LEADER DEVELOPMENT
Nashville, TN$350K2023
Purpose Preparatory Academy
SUPPORT FOR DEANS OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION LEADERS
Nashville, TN$344K2025
Purpose Preparatory Academy
SUPPORT FOR DEANS OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION LEADERS
Nashville, TN$334K2024
Kipp Nashville
SUPPORT FOR MASTER TEACHERS PROGRAM AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HIGH SCHOOLS
Nashville, TN$300K2024
Teach for America Nashville
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS
Nashville, TN$300K2021
Teach for America Nashville
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS
New York, NY$300K2023
Valor Collegiate Academies
SUPPORT FOR COMPASS AND R & D
Nashville, TN$300K2023
Lead Public Schools
SUPPORT FOR LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nashville, TN$291K2021
Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance
SUPPORT FOR ASPIRING LEADERS PROGRAM
Clarksville, TN$285K2025
Lipscomb University
SUPPORT FOR PIONEROS PROGRAM
Nashville, TN$285K2024
Conexion America
SUPPORT FOR ESCALERA & PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Nashville, TN$280K2025

Scarlett Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$5.4M
2023$6.9M
2024$6.5M
2025$9.2M

How to apply for funding from Scarlett Family Foundation

Scarlett Family 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 scarlettfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Scarlett Family Foundation

Does Scarlett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Scarlett Family 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 Scarlett Family Foundation fund?
Scarlett Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Lipscomb University, Nashville Classical, Teach for America Nashville-chattanooga. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Scarlett Family Foundation give in grants?
Scarlett Family Foundation reported $6.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.0M over 1,021 grants.
Where is Scarlett Family Foundation located?
Scarlett Family Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201980932.
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About this profile. This page is built from Scarlett Family 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 Scarlett Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.