Private foundation · EIN 62-0640228

Kharis Foundation

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Nashville, TN

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-06-30) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202513159349101011
Total assets (EOY)$19,734,878
Grants paid$883,000
Typical (median) grant$25,000
Grants listed23
Giving in home state (TN)93%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K1
$5K–$25K9
$25K–$100K12
$100K+1

Smallest $1,500 · Largest $133,500

Geographic focus

TN
93%
GA
7%

Common purposes

furtheractivities

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$375,000$18,866,66223
2024$883,000$19,734,87823

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMELINDA SANDERS
Address401 CHURCH STREET SUITE 2323, NASHVILLE, TN, 37219
Phone6157365580
EmailMELINDA@KHARISFOUNDATION.ORG
Form & materialsDETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DeadlinesJANUARY 15 THROUGH THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF SEPTEMBER AT 3:00 P.M. FOR THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO CHURCHES AND TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION MUST BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509A(A) IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT MAKE GRANTS DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY SUPPORT PROJECTS OPERATING WITHIN AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTIES THAT ARE SERVED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE. AN ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY SUPPORT PROJECTS OPERATING WITHIN AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTIES THAT ARE SERVED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE. THE FULL GRANT MAKING POLICY STATEMENT AND GUIDELINES IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Community Foundation Of Middle TennesseeNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$133,500
Nourish Food BankMURFREESBORO, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$85,000
InspiritusATLANTA, GATO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$50,000
Renewal HouseNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$50,000
The Presbytery Of Middle TennesseeNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$50,000
Park CenterNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$49,000
Crossroad CampusNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$30,000
Matthew 25 IncNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$30,000
Westminster Home ConnectionsNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$27,000
Endure Athletics FoundationMURFREESBORO, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$25,000
Tennessee Innocence ProjectNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$25,000
The Mary Parrish CenterNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$25,000
Tuckers HouseSPRING HILL, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$25,000
Edgehill Neighborhood PartnershipNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$20,000
Nations Ministry CenterNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$20,000
Special KidsMURFREESBORO, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$20,000
The Family CenterNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$15,000
Nashville Adult Literacy CouncilNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$12,000
Begin AnewNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$10,000
Justice Industries IncNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$10,000
Pathways KitchenHERMITAGE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$10,000
St Luke'S Community CenterNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$10,000
Learning MattersNASHVILLE, TNTO FURTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES$1,500
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