Gifts That Matter - The Community Foundation's 2016 Guide to Giving

Gifts that Matter THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE’S 2016 Catalog for Giving

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ON GIVINGMATTERS.COM, YOU CAN: • FIND detailed programmatic, operational, and financial information on more than 1,500 local nonprofits • LEARN about issues facing Middle Tennessee communities • GIVE directly to the nonprofit(s) of your choice with a secure online donation

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T HE COMMUNITY FOUN DATION F INDS GA P S BE T W EE N WHAT THE COMMUN ITY NE E DS A ND W HAT EX ISTIN G P ROGRAM S P ROV ID E .

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

ANGEL FUND The Angel Fund enables some incredible public servants, or “angels,” working in the nonprofit sector to help people in need. These “angels” invest in critical intervention points in the lives of people they serve.

Whether it is eye glasses for a family who cannot afford them or bus passes for the man trying to get to work, the Angel Fund seeks to give people a hand up. Gifts to this Fund of any amount succeed in helping people over an obstacle in their lives.

A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION The A Cause for Celebration Fund wants to ensure that every child, even those living in difficult circumstances, knows that they are celebrated. Currently, the Fund provides birthday parties for mothers and children living at the YW’s Domestic Violence Shelter. Contributions of any size are welcome to perpetuate the joy that this Fund supplies.

HUNTER ARMISTEAD FUND TO INSPIRE JOY AND LAUGHTER The Hunter Armistead Fund to Inspire Joy and Laughter supports programs and projects which allow members of the community to remember their own zest for living amidst the struggles of life. Grants from this Fund include support of “laughter classes” for those confronting cancer, the provision of birthday parties to children whose parents cannot afford them, the staging of plays or performances for children/adults affected by natural disasters, and the creation of whimsical/light-hearted art or exhibits in public places, to name a few.

CHILDCARE NASHVILLE/TENNESSEE This Fund supports the work of an alliance of Nashville area independent, early care and education providers, bringing together their individual strengths to develop new solutions that improve the quality, accessibility and sustainability of the services offered to the children and families they serve. For instance, ChildcareNashville.com provides parents a comprehensive tool to find quality affordable care.

IDA F. COONEY FUND FOR THE ARTS Friends created this Fund in honor of Ida F. Cooney, whose belief in and support of the artistic community — both personally and professionally — never faltered. As the first executive director of The HCA Foundation (now The Frist Foundation), Ida played a key role in building and improving the arts. Grants provide a source of much-needed funding to ensure the future she worked so hard to make possible.

GIVINGMATTERS.COM GivingMatters.com, an initiative of The Community Foundation, provides detailed information about more than 1,500 Middle Tennessee nonprofits to help donors give with meaning, confidence, and ease.

GivingMatters.com is an important resource to promote and facilitate philanthropy, providing in-depth information about nonprofits’ missions, finances, management, and programs. Learn about issues facing Middle Tennessee, find organizations addressing community needs, and give directly through the website.

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THE LEGION FUND The Legion Fund makes gifts to nonprofits that help members of Fort Campbell’s 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and their families, when in need. Each donation moves the needle in significant ways, as not a penny is wasted. A perfect example of assistance may be immediate aid for the woman whose Special Forces husband has been deployed on a secret mission behind enemy lines in the Middle East, and who lacks money to replace a broken water heater. Another example might be the family of a 5th Group soldier killed in combat whose parents cannot afford the airfare and hotel bills to attend their son’s funeral; the Fund covers the costs. This Fund also helps nonprofits provide immediate financial assistance, as well as recreational therapy, to 5th Group Green Berets who are injured in the line of duty, to their families, and to the families of their fallen brothers. The Fund also supports nonprofits providing merit-based educational scholarships for the offspring of these elite special forces soldiers.

THE NASHVILLE DIGITAL INCLUSION FUND A community-wide effort is required so that thousands of Nashvillians can realize the full potential of the digital broadband age. Together hardware and connectivity is the “great equalizer of our time,” as our society’s increasing dependence on the rapid exchange of information makes this essential for the average American to access education, employment opportunities, improved health care, civic engagement, communication and a host of other services. Making access more affordable and available for our community’s citizens is a fundamental tool in the fight to break the cycle of poverty.

NASHVILLE UNITES Nashville Unites, an idea conceived by Bishop Joseph Walker, is an effort to assure Nashville is prepared to respond to some of the racial, socio-economic and neighborhood issues that have affected other cities recently by emphasizing civic responsibility, dialogue, and participation.

NOWPLAYINGNASHVILLE.COM NowPlayingNashville.com, is Middle Tennessee’s comprehensive arts and entertainment calendar, with information about music, theater, sports, dance, museums, kids and family activities, and more. Since its launch, the Website has collaborated with hundreds of community partners, providing one-stop information to support arts and entertainment organizations and enrich Middle Tennessee’s residents and visitors alike.

THE SPORTS FUND There are lessons only sports can teach. Sports often provide positive and constructive after-school activities, and they can promote and inspire active, healthy lifestyles and lifelong habits among people of all ages, all races, and all backgrounds. Sports and team membership provide: a sense of belonging, self-esteem, hope, and the inspiration of coaches; a source of activity, particularly in those critical after-school hours; and a “hook” to attract kids to nonprofit programs also offering tutoring. Through The Sports Fund of The Community Foundation, Middle Tennessee nonprofits’ providing these opportunities now have a permanent endowed source of funding to ensure their sustainability.

TAPPING INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL The Tapping Individual Potential (TIP) program works with Metro Public School children who have extraordinary talent or potential. Identified by a teacher or guidance counselor, the student’s skill is highlighted and an enrichment experience — tailored to the child — is developed. It may be art classes, science camps, a visit with someone with a similar interest, or a visit to an archeological dig. This Fund helps promote talents or interests for students who may not otherwise have access to these extracurricular opportunities.

Supporting our armed forces, inspiring children through sports, and making digital hardware accessible.

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FROM ART S TO ZOOLO GY, FI E LD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS CAN SUP P O RT TH E BROA DE ST RANGE OF CHARI TA B LE INTE NT.

FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS Field-of-Interest Funds are directed to a particular charitable purpose, such as education, the environment, the arts, youth services, disaster response, or health care. Gifts of any size are welcome to any fund.

Help Cheatham County high schoolers experience government education programs: American Legion Post 40 Tennessee Boys

Build bridges between the lesbian/gay community and the broader community: H. Franklin Brooks Philanthropic Fund

Support families at the Junior League Fetal Center at Vanderbilt: The Andrew John Ballinger Memorial Warrior Fund

Protect wetlands: Lucius Burch, Jr. Wildlife Habitat Fund

Help animals: The Animal Welfare Fund

Protect wildlife: Shirley Caldwell-Patterson Wildlife Fund

Help people facing difficult circumstances find joy: Hunter Armistead Fund to Inspire Joy and Laughter

Help people overcome life’s obstacles: The Carol Fay Ellison “The Biscuit Lady” Award Fund

Help in Coffee County: Lillian Ashley Fund

Ensure the future of Cheatham County: Cheatham County Community Foundation

Help others pursue their musical dreams: Chet Atkins Music Education Fund Help low-income Nashvillians obtain education, employment, and housing: Bonnie R. Bashford Fund Help cure breast cancer: The Susan Warner Batt Fund for Breast Cancer Help Bellevue thrive: The Bellevue Community Fund Help children through music education opportunities: The Rob Bironas Fund Help children and seniors in need: The Lillian G. and Dave Bogatzky Fund Support breast cancer research: Breast Cancer Research Fund

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Help Cheatham County respond to disaster: Cheatham County Disaster Response Fund Ensure the future of Christian, Todd and Trigg counties in Kentucky: The Community Foundation for Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties Ensure the future of Montgomery County: The Community Foundation of Clarksville/ Montgomery County Ensure the future of Dickson County: The Community Foundation for Dickson County Ensure the future of Wilson County: The Community Foundation of Wilson County Help veterans: Tommy Cooper Fund for Veterans and Military Personnel

Support pregnant and parenting teens: The Crittenton Fund Ensure the future of Cumberland Plateau: Cumberland Plateau Community Foundation Recognize outstanding nonprofit leadership in Williamson County: Becky Darby Award Fund for Nonprofit Executives Support education in memory of a veteran who believed in continuous learning: The Colonel John P. Geraci Educational Assistance Fund

Support charitable projects and initiatives for Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White counties: The Highland Economic Partnership Fund Address the medical needs of children: Carroll Hines Fund for Medical Needs of Children Help women in recovery from addiction: The Hope Fund Helping women and the elderly: Elizabeth Jonas Jacobs Fund for Women, Elderly and Encourage Nonprofit Planning

Help those overcoming homelessness, illness or violence: Genesco: Helping People Get Back on Their Feet Fund

Help Baton Rouge residents with relief and recovery: Louisiana Flood Disaster 2016 Relief Fund

Help children heal from abuse and promote prevention: Anne and Steve Goodhue Fund for Child Abuse Prevention and Healing

Beautify our community: Make Your Community Flower Fund

Ensure the future of Goodlettsville: Goodlettsville Area Community Foundation Support schools, parents and students: Miss Julia Green Fund for Public Education Help ensure the work of Francis S. Guess continues: Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Fund Help children heal: Helping Children Heal: A Fund for the Healing Arts Create kitchens for nonprofits that need them to accomplish their mission: High Pressure Laminate Settlement Fund

Support at-risk children: Martin Fund for At-Risk Children Support animal welfare with a priority for Wilson County: Patricia and Edward J. McGavock Humane Treatment of Animals Fund Provide food, shelter and clothing to those in need: McWherter Fund for Basic Human Needs Help Nashville respond to disaster: Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund

Supporting animal welfare and childcare throughout Middle Tennessee

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Help provide innovative education and training programs to promote tolerance among all Nashvillians: Metropolitan Human Relations Commission Support Fund Support the women and men who keep our community safe: Metropolitan Nashville Police Support Fund Support teaching and development of ballet: Middle Tennessee Ballet Support Fund Support professional opera: Middle Tennessee Opera Support Fund Support local performing arts, and educational services and community outreach: Middle Tennessee Performing Arts H.O.T. Support Fund Support professional repertory theater: Middle Tennessee Repertory Theatre Support Fund Support local symphonic music: Middle Tennessee Symphonic Music Support Fund Support children in need and their families: Nacarato Family Fund Support women in the arts: Nashville Beta Sigma Phi Torch Fund Promote timely childhood immunizations: Nashville Childhood Immunization Fund Support charitable projects and civic initiatives that fall outside the Metro Nashville Budget: The Nashville Community Engagement Fund Support the next generation of local fashion professionals: Nashville Fashion Forward Fund Help facilitate the development and scaling of health-promoting solutions: NashvilleHealth Fund Support summer camping programs for underprivileged children: Margaret and Victor Nielsen Fund Support ovarian cancer awareness: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund

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Support stronger educational options in Nashville: Project Renaissance Enhance education in Tennessee: The Public Schools Forum Fund Support options for families: Reed Family Fund for Family Planning Support the arts: William N. Rollins Fund for the Arts Support the performing arts: Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund for the Performing Arts Protect the welfare of animals: St. Francis Fund for Animals Help seniors: The Shepherd’s Center Fund for Senior Adults Make new productions possible: Craig Spain Fund for the Performing Arts Support families: Stewart Family Fund for Non-Traditional Families Support seniors: Jean G. Stumpf Fund for the Aging Beautify our local landscapes: Tennessee Beautification Fund Help those living with breast cancer: Tennessee Breast Cancer Fund Help Tennesseans affected by disaster: Tennessee Emergency Response Fund Help farmers affected by disaster: Tennessee Farm Disaster Response Fund Protect our environment: Tennessee Fund for Sustainability Honor and recognize officers who serve and protect: The Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award Fund for Nashville and Middle Tennessee Help parents parent well: Edna S. Thomas Fund Support women’s health: TKALS/Tennessee NARAL Fund for Reproductive Freedom Nurture the philanthropic efforts of young professionals: The Tomorrow Fund

Supporting the arts and communities throughout Middle Tennessee, like the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, featured above.

Promote the teaching of American History in public schools: Marguerite Miller Trost Memorial Fund for the Advancement of the Teaching of American History Support low-income families and children in East Nashville: Tulip Street Church Frances Southerland Legacy Fund Ensure the future of Tullahoma: Tullahoma Community Foundation Address invisible wounds of war: The Warriors’ Legacy Fund Help ease the transition for new Americans in Nashville: Welcoming Nashville Fund Preserve irreplaceable architectural structures: The Ellen Stokes More Wemyss Fund Support victims of violent crimes: Carolyn Smith Wendrich Fund for Victims

Support those in Williamson County in the event of a disaster: The Williamson County Disaster Response Fund Help women and girls in need: The Women’s Fund Help people seeking economic self-sufficiency: Workforce Readiness Fund Introduce teens to philanthropy: Youth Philanthropy Fund Support education programs: Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund for Education Support fine and performing arts programs: Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund for Fine and Performing Arts Support health programs: Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund for Health

Support prevention efforts and counseling for those affected by suicide: The Joni Werthan Fund to Erase the Stigma of Suicide

Support children’s music programs: Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund to Support Children’s Educational Programs Associated with Symphonic Music

Encourage organ donation: Lorene White Organ Transplantation Fund

Help children: Mildred Zindler Fund for Children

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E M P OW ERIN G THE COMMUNIT Y FO UNDATIO N TO F I ND T H E BEST WAYS TO SUP P O RT MULTIP LE CO MM U NI T Y NEEDS AS THEY EN GAGE A ND E VO LV E .

UNRESTRICTED IMPACT FUNDS The Unrestricted Impact Fund provides resources to support great local nonprofits and their solutions to community needs. Your gift to this Fund powers the source of our annual grants, and each year a diverse and dedicated group of Middle Tennessee charities receive help to fuel their work.

Through a grant from the Unrestricted Impact Fund, The Nashville Food Project is able to grow organic vegetables, cook and provide 1,500 nourishing, made-from-scratch meals to several locations in Nashville serving low-income individuals.

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AG E NCY E ND OWMENT FUNDS H E LP NO NP RO F IT ORGANIZATIONS SAFEGUARD CHARITABLE DOLLARS FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR WORK AND THEIR MISSION.

AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS Through an endowment with The Community Foundation, nonprofits and donors are assured the funds are provided prudent stewardship and protection for the future. Anyone can contribute to an endowment in any amount, at any time.

Dr. and Mrs. J.F. Adams Memorial Library Association

The Conservancy for The Parthenon and Centennial Park

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Council on Aging of Greater Nashville

Alive Hospice

Crisis Intervention Center

Alliance Française Cultural & Educational Fund

Cumberland County Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alumni, Inc.

The Ark Community Resource and Assistance Center

Cumberland Heights

The Arts Center of Cannon County Endowment Fund

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Benton Hall School Bethlehem Centers of Nashville

Dickson County Public Library Discovery Place Domestic Violence Program Inc.

Book ‘em!

Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee

Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee

Easter Seals Society of Tennessee

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, Inc. CASA of Nashville

Exchange Club/Stephens Center Child Abuse Prevention

Center for Nonprofit Management

Family and Children’s Service

The Center of Hope

The Family Center

Centerstone

FiftyForward

Cheatham County Imagination Library

First Steps, Inc.

Circle Players, Inc.

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation, Inc.

Clarksville Montgomery County Ajax Turner Senior Citizen Center, Inc.

Friends of TN Infant Parent Services

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation

Friends of Tennessee School for the Blind, Inc. Friends of Warner Parks

The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum

Gilda’s Club Nashville

The College Trust, Inc.

Girl Scout Council of Middle Tennessee

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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Hands-On-Science Center, Inc.

100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee

The Hilltoppers

Our Kids, Inc.

Historic Mansker’s Station

Park Center

Historic Nashville City Cemetery

Pastoral Counseling Centers

Hospital Hospitality House

Pencil Foundation

Humanities Tennessee

Planned Parenthood

Interfaith Dental Clinic

Progress, Inc.

Jewish Community Center

Project Reflect

Junior Achievement

Renewal House

Land Trust-Pitcher Spring Fund

W. R. Rochelle Center

The Leadership Franklin Endowment Fund

Room in the Inn, Inc.

League of Women Voters of Tennessee Education Fund

Sexual Assault Center

Legal Aid Society

Sole4Soles, Inc.

Loaves and Fishes of Clarksville, TN

The Special Kids Endowment Fund

Lupus Foundation

Special Olympics Tennessee

The Madison Campus Elementary

Sponsors Scholarship Program

Magdelene, Inc. DBA Thistle Farms, Inc.

St. Joseph Worker Foundation, Inc. for Children and Families of Haiti

Martha O’Bryan Martha Rivers Ingram Fund to Benefit Children’s Educational Program at TPAC

STARS Nashville

Maury Heritage Land Trust

Tennessee Children’s Home

McNeilly Center For Children

Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency

Tennessee Foreign Language Institute

The Middle Tennessee Lions Sight Services Endowment Fund

Tennessee 4-H Foundation

Monroe Harding Children’s Home Montgomery Bell Academy Scholarship Fund NAMI Nashville/Eddie Flynn Memorial Fund Nashville Area Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

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W.O. Smith Music School

Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

Tennessee Holocaust Commission Tennessee Lions Charities, Inc. Tennessee Music Teachers Association/ Elizabeth Lovell Reed Memorial Scholarship Award

Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity

Tennessee Music Teachers Association/ Carrie Warrick Memorial Scholarship Awards

Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce Charities

Tennessee Music Teachers Association Scholarship Award

Nashville Ballet Scholarship

Tennessee Parks & Greenways

Nashville Cares

Tennessee Walking Horse Foundation

Nashville Children’s Theatre

Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Nashville Public Television (WNPT)

United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.

Nashville Symphony Association

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

National Museum of African American Music

United Way of Rutherford County

Oasis Center

United Way for Williamson County

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE’S 2016 Catalog for Giving

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