The Pfeffer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 62-1694538
Foundation Overview
Based in Oak Hill, TN, The Pfeffer Foundation has awarded 187 grants totaling $820,070 to organizations in Missouri, Tennessee and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $35 to $112,349, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 7 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
57% of grants are awarded in Tennessee, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Nashville (77%), Franklin (9%), Brentwood (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 97% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Pfeffer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe's Garden | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $1,537 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| First Umc Of Metropolis | $1,000 | Metropolis, IL, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Frist Art Museum | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Precept Ministries | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Touch Of Christ Ministries | $1,000 | Chantilly, VA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | $8,048 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Amazima Ministries | $16,827 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Beaming Hope Church | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Lincoln Heritage Council | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $14,289 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon | $250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cheekwood | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | $4,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Franklin Road Academy | $10,243 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Lipscomb Univeristy | $1,200 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | $1,250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Sailing Foundation | $2,500 | Hermitage, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Symphony | $15,602 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Pausd Pta (palo Alto Unified School District Pta) | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $6,298 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Cru Foundation | $600 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Island Chapel | $200 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Youth About Business | $3,113 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mcgowen Global Institute | $5,075 | Brentwood, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | $8,048 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Amazima Ministries | $16,827 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Beaming Hope Church | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Lincoln Heritage Council | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $14,289 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon | $250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cheekwood | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | $4,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Franklin Road Academy | $10,243 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Lipscomb Univeristy | $1,200 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | $1,250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Sailing Foundation | $2,500 | Hermitage, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Symphony | $15,602 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Pausd Pta (Palo Alto Unified School District Pta) | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $6,298 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Cru Foundation | $600 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Island Chapel | $200 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Youth About Business | $3,113 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mcgowen Global Institute | $5,075 | Brentwood, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | $8,048 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Amazima Ministries | $16,827 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Beaming Hope Church | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Lincoln Heritage Council | $2,500 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $14,289 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Carnegie Mellon | $250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cheekwood | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | $4,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Franklin Road Academy | $10,243 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $250 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Lipscomb Univeristy | $1,200 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | $1,250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Sailing Foundation | $2,500 | Hermitage, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Nashville Symphony | $15,602 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Pausd Pta (Palo Alto Unified School District Pta) | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $6,298 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Cru Foundation | $600 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| The Island Chapel | $200 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Youth About Business | $3,113 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mcgowen Global Institute | $5,075 | Brentwood, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Adventure Science Center | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Agewell | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Amazima Ministries | $3,038 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| American Red Cross -nash Area Chapter | $1,100 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| American Red Cross-national | $1,100 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Beacon Center Of Tennessee | $2,200 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Greater Tampa Bay Council | $2,700 | Tampa Bay, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Lincoln Heritage Council | $2,424 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $20,199 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America National Council | $2,170 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Carnegie Mellon | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Cheekwood | $8,661 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | $4,287 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $300 | Stonington, CT, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Chukkers For Charity | $300 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| First Umc Of Metropolis | $1,000 | Metropolis, IL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Frist Art Museum | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $200 | Naples, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Governors Early Learning Literacy Foundation | $200 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Graceworks Ministries Inc | $250 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,239 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hope Africa | $600 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Joni & Friends | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Leadership Nashville | $100 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Leila G Davis Elementary School | $400 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Lipscomb Univeristy | $2,099 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Nashville Symphony | $2,720 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| National Forest Foundation | $1,339 | Missoula, MT, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Oak Hill School | $3,255 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Operation Snip | $100 | Largo, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Precept Ministries | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Renewal Ministries | $1,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Rocketown | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $1,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The Cru Foundation | $1,200 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The Island Chapel | $800 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The Next Door | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Touch Of Christ Ministries | $1,000 | Chantilly, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Tucker's House | $500 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Urban Promise-nashville | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| World Vision | $1,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Young Life Knoxville | $1,200 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Duveneck Elementary Pta | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels | $550 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Partners In Education | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Abe's Garden | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Adventure Science Center | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | $7,950 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Amazima Ministries | $1,500 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $250 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Beacon Center Of Tennessee | $800 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Beaming Hope Church | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Greater Tampa Bay Council | $9,166 | Tampa Bay, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Lincoln Heritage Council | $5,002 | Louisville, KY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Middle Tennessee Council | $32,603 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America National Council | $2,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Cable Foundation | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Cru Foundation | $1,200 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Cheekwood | $20,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | $109,027 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Council On Aging Of Middle Tennessee | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| First Umc Of Metropolis | $1,000 | Metropolis, IL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Frist Art Museum | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Hope Africa | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Island Chapel | $800 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Joni & Friends | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Lipscomb Univeristy | $112,349 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | $22,697 | Nashville, TN, US | General Fundsgeneral Funds | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,129 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Faith Family Medical Center | $4,955 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $2,256 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Nashville Symphony | $17,275 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Nashville Zoo | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Nashville Sailing Foundation | $2,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The National World War Ii Museum | $270 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Next Door | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Oak Hill School | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Olancho Aid Foundation | $5,715 | Rockland, MA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Operation Andrew Group | $19,911 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Precept Ministries | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Renewal Ministries | $3,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $1,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $12,165 | Carbondale, IL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| The Well | $1,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Touch Of Christ Ministries | $1,000 | Chantilly, VA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Tucker's House | $500 | Franklin, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| World Vision | $1,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Young Life Knoxville | $1,200 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Alec | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $300 | Stonington, CT, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Nashville Entrepreneur Center | $212 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Shanghai Healing Home (weidner Ministries) | $200 | Covington, LA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Dismas House | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Ducks Unlimited | $35 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Pfeffer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 62-1694538 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 836 TREEMONT CT Oak Hill, TN 37220-1536 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Pfeffer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee & Chairman | Pamela K Pfeffer |
|---|---|
| Trustee & Secretary | Philip M Pfeffer |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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