Sandra Schatten Foundation
The Sandra Schatten Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, it made 38 grants totaling $1,847,684, supporting charitable organizations that include Nashville cultural, educational, public-space, and media organizations.
Sandra Schatten Foundation at a glance
In short: Sandra Schatten Foundation gave $1.8M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Tennessee. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,847,684
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,623
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $7,153,183
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sandra Schatten Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 405 Wilson Blvd South, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 299-7118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandra Schatten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nashville Public Library Foundation ($732K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 166 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% went to recipients in Mississippi. The reported shares for Vermont and Maine were 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sandra Schatten Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 656% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $731,500 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $250,000 |
| The Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $167,500 |
| Nashville Ballet Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $137,602 |
| Cheekwood Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $78,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $57,830 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $51,600 |
| Nashville Symphony Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $40,000 |
| Tennessee Freedom Circle Education Fund Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $30,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle TN Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Foundation | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,153,183 | $2,622,939 | $2,185,621 | $1,847,684 | 38 | $2,048,631 | $378,925 | $312,134 |
| 2023 | $6,723,745 | $2,296,679 | $2,091,995 | $1,813,437 | 35 | $1,973,688 | $81,124 | $288,943 |
| 2022 | $6,513,545 | $2,780,807 | $1,786,343 | $1,596,953 | 33 | $1,701,852 | $18,164 | $235,082 |
| 2021 | $5,516,843 | $2,024,808 | $1,557,712 | $1,403,211 | 28 | $1,482,211 | $239,422 | $232,760 |
| 2020 | $5,053,645 | $2,921,335 | $1,410,125 | $1,245,268 | 32 | — | $75,411 | $153,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandra Schatten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in several areas. The Nashville Public Library Foundation says it supports library programs that foster children’s imagination and lifelong learning. Centennial Park Conservancy describes its work as sustaining Nashville’s Centennial Park as a place for recreation, culture, education, and community connection. Nashville Ballet says it creates, performs, teaches, and promotes dance, while Equal Chance for Education provides direct-payment scholarships to educational institutions.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in journalism and community information: Nashville Public Media says it provides nonpartisan civic journalism, and Nashville Public Radio describes a mission of connecting communities through journalism, storytelling, conversation, and music discovery. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,847,684. Grants ranged from $25 to $731,500, with a median grant of $11,250. Its largest listed awards included $731,500 to Nashville Public Library Foundation, $250,000 to Centennial Park Conservancy, $167,500 to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, $137,602 to Nashville Ballet, and $78,000 to Cheekwood. The listed grant purposes state that the awards were made “to fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joy Cox as secretary and Neil B Krugman Esq as trustee.
Sandra Schatten Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil B. Krugman Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100K (2020) → $242K (2024)
Joy Cox
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $242K, to Neil B Krugman ESQ (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sandra Schatten Foundation
How much does Sandra Schatten Foundation give each year?
Sandra Schatten Foundation gave $1.8M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 35 grants.
What is Sandra Schatten Foundation's typical grant size?
Sandra Schatten Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $48,623, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandra Schatten Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Sandra Schatten Foundation give grants?
Sandra Schatten Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (33 grants).
Who are Sandra Schatten Foundation's largest grantees?
Sandra Schatten Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nashville Public Library Foundation ($731,500), Centennial Park Conservancy ($250,000) and The Frist Center for the Visual Arts ($167,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandra Schatten Foundation?
Sandra Schatten Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandra Schatten Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in several areas. The Nashville Public Library Foundation says it supports library programs that foster children’s imagination and lifelong learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandra Schatten Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sandra Schatten Foundation's EIN?
Sandra Schatten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1814759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sandra Schatten Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sandra Schatten Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandra-schatten-foundation-morg_f894de3358f342ba9ab46462e93f8c9f
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