Yow Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 82-2793989

Foundation Overview

Based in Clarksville, TN, Yow Foundation Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $250,799 to organizations in Tennessee, Virginia and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $20,000, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$250,799
Total Assets
$28,232
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$800
% Median Grant Growth
+33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%

14 of 34 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Tennessee

90% of all grants are concentrated in Tennessee, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Clarksville (83%), Nashville (6%), Cunningham (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+1835%

Strong 1835% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Yow Foundation Inc'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
Department Of Children Services $5,232 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2024
Manna Cafe $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2024
Yaipak Outreach $600 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2024
Shelton Family Fund $3,000 Clarksville, TN, US Indigent Family Support. 2024
Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2024
Montgomery County Veterans Coalitio $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Veterans Coalition 2024
Austin Peay State University $500 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support- Scholarships 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $265 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2024
Trenton Crossing Church Of Christ $110 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2024
Diaper Angels $250 Clarksville, TN, US Charitable Organization 2024
Centerstone $500 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2024
Freed-hardeman University $1,000 Henderson, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Christina Slate $567 Clarksville, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Miranda Raschke $500 Clarksville, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Pine Ridge Farm $800 Indian Mound, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Customs House Museum $1,040 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Wade Bourne Nature Center $1,950 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Department Of Children Services $5,232 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2024
Manna Cafe $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2024
Yaipak Outreach $600 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2024
Shelton Family Fund $3,000 Clarksville, TN, US Indigent Family Support. 2024
Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2024
Montgomery County Veterans Coalitio $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Veterans Coalition 2024
Austin Peay State University $500 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support- Scholarships 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters $265 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2024
Trenton Crossing Church Of Christ $110 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2024
Diaper Angels $250 Clarksville, TN, US Charitable Organization 2024
Centerstone $500 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2024
Freed-hardeman University $1,000 Henderson, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Christina Slate $567 Clarksville, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Miranda Raschke $500 Clarksville, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Pine Ridge Farm $800 Indian Mound, TN, US Help With Housing 2024
Customs House Museum $1,040 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Wade Bourne Nature Center $1,950 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2024
Department Of Children Services $2,876 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2023
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $1,190 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2023
Montgomery Central High School $600 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2023
Yaipak Outreach $500 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2023
Shelton Family Fund $2,000 Clarksville, TN, US Memorial Contributions To The Family Of George Shelton To Assist With Funeral Expenses 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2023
Operation Stand Down Tn $750 Nashville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2023
Clarksville Police Union $400 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2023
Crimestoppers $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Of Local Crime Stoppers 2023
Montgomery County Veterans Coalitio $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Veterans Coalition 2023
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $200 Clarksville, TN, US Golf Sponsorship 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $212 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2023
The Way Church $500 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2023
Agape $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assist Indigent Families 2023
Customs House Museum $750 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2023
Lylewood Christian Camp $500 Indian Mound, TN, US Educational Support 2023
St Jude $100 Memphis, TN, US Health Support/public Charity 2023
Department Of Children Services $2,876 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2023
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $1,190 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2023
Montgomery Central High School $600 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2023
Yaipak Outreach $500 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2023
Shelton Family Fund $2,000 Clarksville, TN, US Memorial Contributions To The Family Of George Shelton To Assist With Funeral Expenses 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2023
Operation Stand Down Tn $750 Nashville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2023
Clarksville Police Union $400 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2023
Crimestoppers $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Of Local Crime Stoppers 2023
Montgomery County Veterans Coalitio $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support Veterans Coalition 2023
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $200 Clarksville, TN, US Golf Sponsorship 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $212 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2023
The Way Church $500 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2023
Agape $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assist Indigent Families 2023
Customs House Museum $750 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2023
Lylewood Christian Camp $500 Indian Mound, TN, US Educational Support 2023
St Jude $100 Memphis, TN, US Health Support/public Charity 2023
Department Of Children Services $2,122 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2022
Clarksville Christian School $600 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $7,083 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Montgomery Central High School $500 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2022
Clarksville Police Union $500 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2022
Loaves And Fishes $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2022
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department $250 Palmyra, VA, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2022
Way Fm $8,539 Nashville, TN, US Way Fm Project 316 Contribution 2022
American Heart Association $105 Dallas, TX, US Public Charity Support 2022
Austin Peay State University $350 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support- Scholarships 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Moco $5,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Kids 2022
Dyslexia Association Of The Pennyri $500 Hopkinsville, KY, US Public Charity Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $500 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Northwest High School $500 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Power And Grace Preparatory $200 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Safe Soldiers $210 Clarksville, TN, US Veteran Ministry 2022
Trenton Crossing Church Of Christ $1,583 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2022
West Creek High School $1,577 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Young Life $1,008 Colorado Springs, CO, US Public Charity Support 2022
Department Of Children Services $2,122 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2022
Clarksville Christian School $600 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $7,083 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Montgomery Central High School $500 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2022
Clarksville Police Union $500 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2022
Loaves And Fishes $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2022
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department $250 Palmyra, VA, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2022
Way Fm $8,539 Nashville, TN, US Way Fm Project 316 Contribution 2022
American Heart Association $105 Dallas, TX, US Public Charity Support 2022
Austin Peay State University $350 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support- Scholarships 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Moco $5,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Kids 2022
Dyslexia Association Of The Pennyri $500 Hopkinsville, KY, US Public Charity Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $500 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Northwest High School $500 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Power And Grace Preparatory $200 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Safe Soldiers $210 Clarksville, TN, US Veteran Ministry 2022
Trenton Crossing Church Of Christ $1,583 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2022
West Creek High School $1,577 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Young Life $1,008 Colorado Springs, CO, US Public Charity Support 2022
Department Of Children Services $2,122 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2022
Clarksville Christian School $600 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $7,083 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2022
Montgomery Central High School $500 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $500 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2022
Clarksville Police Union $500 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2022
Loaves And Fishes $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2022
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department $250 Palmyra, VA, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2022
Way Fm $8,539 Nashville, TN, US Way Fm Project 316 Contribution 2022
American Heart Association $105 Dallas, TX, US Public Charity Support 2022
Austin Peay State University $350 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support- Scholarships 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Clarksville, TN, US Bowl For Kids Sake 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Moco $5,000 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Kids 2022
Dyslexia Association Of The Pennyri $500 Hopkinsville, KY, US Public Charity Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $500 Clarksville, TN, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Northwest High School $500 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Power And Grace Preparatory $200 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Safe Soldiers $210 Clarksville, TN, US Veteran Ministry 2022
Trenton Crossing Church Of Christ $1,583 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Support 2022
West Creek High School $1,577 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2022
Young Life $1,008 Colorado Springs, CO, US Public Charity Support 2022
Department Of Children Services $1,654 Clarksville, TN, US Supporting Homeless Individuals Through Dcs 2021
Clarksville Christian School $600 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2021
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $5,971 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2021
Manna Cafe $620 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2021
Radical Missions $250 Clarksville, TN, US Homeless Ministry 2021
Byrns Darden Elementary School $300 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To Help Purchase School Supplies 2021
Colin Cameron $1,260 Searcy, AR, US Scholarship 2021
Montgomery Central High School $100 Cunningham, TN, US Donation To Local School 2021
Yaipak Outreach $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2021
Tyler Hall $1,260 Henderson, TN, US Scholarship 2021
Shelton Family Fund $20,000 Clarksville, TN, US Memorial Contributions To The Family Of George Shelton To Assist With Funeral Expenses 2021
Altrusa $250 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501-c3 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $250 Clarksville, TN, US Middle Tn Boy Scounts 2021
Butterfly Moments Inc $500 Clarksville, TN, US Young Women's Ministry 2021
Clarksville Police Union $500 Clarksville, TN, US Shop With A Cop 2021
Crimestoppers $200 Clarksville, TN, US Support Of Local Crime Stoppers 2021
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Departmen $250 Cunningham, TN, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2021
East Montgomery Fire Department $300 Clarksville, TN, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US Athlete Ministry 2021
Loaves And Fishes $250 Clarksville, TN, US Event Support 2021
Montgomery County Veterans Coalitio $150 Clarksville, TN, US Support Veterans Coalition 2021
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department $250 Palmyra, VA, US Support Volunteer Fire Department 2021
Radical Missions $500 Clarksville, TN, US Warm Souls 2021
Soldiers And Families Embraced $420 Clarksville, TN, US Sponsorship Of Golf Tournament 2021
United Way $250 Clarksville, TN, US Table Sponsorship 2021
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $200 Clarksville, TN, US Golf Sponsorship 2021
Way Fm $5,500 Nashville, TN, US Way Fm Project 316 Contribution 2021
National Suicide Prevention Lifelin $200 New York, NY, US Suicide Prevention 2021
Qpr Institute $510 Spokane, WA, US Suicide Prevention 2021
Ansley Cumberland $500 Clarksville, TN, US Mission Trip Sponsorship 2021
Operation Stand Down $500 Nashville, TN, US Veterans Ministry 2021
Mid- South Youth Camp $1,000 Henderson, TN, US Assistance For Building Project 2020
Clarksville Christian School $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2020
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $5,524 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Families 2020
Young Life $500 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company 1 $150 Palmyra, VA, US Support For Voluntary Emergency Services 2020
Montgomery County Imagination Libra $720 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Alzheimer's Tennessee $100 Knoxville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Hope Pregnancy Center $500 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Yaipak Outreach $500 Clarksville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Nashville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Union Home Mortgage Foundation-jann $2,338 Strongsville, OH, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Mr Heggie $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Assist With Burial Costs 2020
Montgomery County Recovery Court $500 Clarksville, TN, US Recovery Court Assistance 2020
Operation Stand Down Tn $500 Nashville, TN, US Donation To 501c3 2020
Deanna Barnett $2,375 Oak Grove, KY, US Rental Assistance To Indigent Family 2020
Department Of Children Services $1,022 Clarksville, TN, US Assist Indigent Family 2018
Department Of Children Services $1,000 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Family 2018
Clarksville Christian School $600 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2018
Lifepoint Church $250 Clarksville, TN, US Religious Institution Support 2018
War Torn Ministry $250 Clarksville, TN, US Public Charity Support 2018
Yai Paks Outreach $250 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2018
Manna Cafe $250 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Hungry 2018
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $250 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2018
Loaves Fishes $250 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Hungry 2018
Midcumberland Foster Care $180 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Family 2018
St Jude $50 Memphis, TN, US Public Charity Support 2018
Kristie Mixon $200 Clarksville, TN, US Breast Cancer Foundation 2018
Various Assistance To Indigent Fami $6,168 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Family 2018
War Torn Ministry $162 Clarksville, TN, US Public Charity Support 2018
East Montgomery Co Fire Dept $150 Clarksville, TN, US Assist Volunteer Fire Dept 2017
Jerry Mickle $200 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Indigent Family 2017
Mid Cumberland Foster Care $200 Clarksville, TN, US Assist Indigent Family 2017
Clarksville Christian School $250 Clarksville, TN, US Educational Support 2017
Manna Cafe $250 Clarksville, TN, US Assistance To Hungry 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Yow Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 82-2793989
Website http://www.facebook.com/yowfoundation
Address 306 FRANKLIN ST Clarksville, TN 37040-3422

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Yow Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Eric Yow
Secretary Erin Yow
Vice President Matthew S Cole

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.