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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4413799

Nissan Foundation

A private foundation in Franklin, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 44 grants and $1.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,255,200

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $12,275,860

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $11,986,574

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,253,797

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $11,192,611

  • Tax year 2021

    $848,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $11,122,362

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,362,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $12,689,224

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $12,353,686

  • Tax year 2018

    $740,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $13,141,301

Grants paid in 2024

44 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Nashville Public TelevisionNashville, TN

    Next door neighbors:2024-2025

    $75,000
  2. Discovery CenterMurfreesboro, TN

    Kids first

    $70,000
  3. Atlanta History CenterAtlanta, GA

    Harmony of liberation: juneteenth through rhythm

    $50,000
  4. Detroit Educational Television FoundationWixom, MI

    One detroit and american black journal

    $50,000
  5. Foundation for Mississippi HistoryJackson, MS

    Two mississippi museums school visits programs

    $50,000
  6. Grammy Museum MississippiCleveland, MS

    Soul of the movement education program

    $50,000
  7. Nashville Public Library FoundationNashville, TN

    Conversations @NPL

    $50,000
  8. Japanese American National MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Family festivals and school visits program

    $40,000
  9. Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious UnderstandingNew York, NY

    Celebrating our traditions: foundations for building communities that value religious diversity

    $35,000
  10. Arab American National MuseumDearborn, MI

    2024-25 public and educational programming series

    $30,000
  11. Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights MuseumDallas, TX

    Upstanding speaker series

    $30,000
  12. Dreamyard ProjectBronx, NY

    Racial equity arts liasion project

    $30,000
  13. Frist Art MuseumNashville, TN

    Maria magdalena campos-pons: behold exhibition programming

    $30,000
  14. Jewish Children's MuseumBrooklyn, NY

    Public school initiative (bridging diversity through respect)

    $30,000
  15. One to WorldNew York, NY

    Cultural understanding programs

    $30,000
  16. The Fowler Museum at UCLALos Angeles, CA

    Building community through intergenerational conversations about indigenous ecological knowledge

    $30,000
  17. The Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitW Bloomfield, MI

    Religious diversity journeys

    $30,000
  18. The Jewish MuseumNew York, NY

    Movies that matter

    $30,000
  19. Brooklyn Children's MuseumBrooklyn, NY

    Cultural festivals

    $25,000
  20. Children's Museum of ManhattanNew York, NY

    Gateway to world cultures

    $25,000
  21. Educational Video CenterNew York, NY

    Celebrating cultures through youth filmmaking

    $25,000
  22. Facing History and OurselvesBoston, MA

    Professional development and classroom resources for new york educators

    $25,000
  23. FernbankAtlanta, GA

    Winter wonderland

    $25,000
  24. Global Education CenterNashville, TN

    Passport to understanding

    $25,000
  25. Midori FoundationNew York, NY

    Celebrate! Music

    $25,000
  26. National Center for Civil and Human RightsAtlanta, GA

    Hispanic heritage celebration and free admission day

    $25,000
  27. Native American Indian Association of TennesseeNashville, TN

    43rd annual tennessee indian education pow wow

    $25,000
  28. Oasis CenterNashville, TN

    International teen outreach program (itop)

    $25,000
  29. Stars NashvilleNashville, TN

    Promoting respect & understanding to support a diverse & inclusive society

    $25,000
  30. Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights CoalitionNashville, TN

    Internashional night market: celebrating nashvilles diverse immigrant and refugee communities

    $25,000
  31. YWCA Nashville & Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    Stand against injustice: YWCA nashvilles lunch & learn series & anti-racism challenges

    $25,000
  32. Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmingtn HLS, MI

    Voices of the holocaust: exploring history, literature, and social justice in the classroom

    $25,000
  33. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers the State University of NJBranchville, NJ

    Indigenous identities: here, now, and always exhibition programming

    $21,800
  34. Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CA

    Autry education program and the american indian arts festival

    $20,000
  35. Connecting Cultures Mobile MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Connecting cultures mobile museum

    $20,000
  36. Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island, NY

    Kidz cook

    $15,000
  37. The Museum of USSan Diego, CA

    A place for all of us in san diego

    $15,000
  38. USC Pacific Asia MuseumPasadena, CA

    Arts education for youth in southern california and beyond

    $15,000
  39. San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA

    Wonders of creation: art, science, and innovation in the islamic world community engagement programming

    $13,400
  40. Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NY

    Culture pass branch programming hubs

    $10,000
  41. Catholic Charities of AtlantaSmyrna, GA

    Refugee and engagement project

    $10,000
  42. Chinese Arts Alliance of NashvilleNashville, TN

    Celebrate chinese new year in nashville

    $10,000
  43. San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumEscondido, CA

    Stories of us gatherings and access for all admissions

    $10,000
  44. National Multicultural Western Heritage MuseumFort Worth, TX

    Cultural heritage youth workshops

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

37 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Nashville PBSNashville, TN

    Next door neighbors 2025 - 2026

    $50,000
  2. Discovery Center at Murfree SpringMurfreesboro, TN

    Kids first

    $45,000
  3. Cleveland Music Foundation Inc DBA Grammy Museum MississippiCleveland, MS

    Exploring the soul of the movement

    $40,000
  4. Detroit PBSWixom, MI

    Expanding connections: one detroit and american black journal

    $40,000
  5. Foundation for Mississippi HistoryJackson, MS

    Support for the two mississippi museums school visits program

    $40,000
  6. Brooklyn Children's MuseumBrooklyn, NY

    Cultural festivals

    $25,000
  7. Cheekwood Estate and GardensNashville, TN

    Celebrating middle tennessees cultures at cheekwood

    $25,000
  8. Midori & FriendsNew York, NY

    Celebrate! Music

    $25,000
  9. Queens Public Library FoundationQueens, NY

    Cultural programming at flushing library and the langston hughes community library and cultural center

    $25,000
  10. Arab American National MuseumDearborn, MI

    2025-26 public and educational programming series

    $20,000
  11. Dreamyard ProjectBronx, NY

    Real team ( racial equity arts liaison project)

    $20,000
  12. Educational Video Center IncNew York, NY

    Youth media arts (yma)

    $20,000
  13. Facing History & OurselvesBoston, MA

    Professional development and classroom resources for new york educators

    $20,000
  14. Frist Art MuseumNashville, TN

    Education and community engagement programs for the exhibition "new african masquerades: artistic innovations and collaborations"

    $20,000
  15. Global Education CenterNashville, TN

    Passport to understanding school outreach

    $20,000
  16. Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitW Bloomfield, MI

    Journeys - world religions in metropolitan detroit (formerly religious diversity journeys)

    $20,000
  17. Native American Indian Association of TennesseeNashville, TN

    44th annual tennessee indian education pow wow

    $20,000
  18. One to World IncNew York, NY

    Fostering intercultural awareness & appreciation in the next generation of global citizens

    $20,000
  19. Stars NashvilleNashville, TN

    Promoting respect & understanding to support a diverse & inclusive society

    $20,000
  20. The Jewish MuseumNew York, NY

    Movies that matter: film screenings for schools

    $20,000
  21. We Are GroundswellSanta Ana, CA

    Bridges: building bridges of understanding in schools and communities

    $20,000
  22. YWCA Nashville & Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    Stand against injustice: YWCA nashvilles community education program in 2025-2026

    $20,000
  23. Atlanta Historical Society IncAtlanta, GA

    2026 juneteenth community day

    $15,000
  24. Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CA

    Autry education programs and the american indian arts festival

    $15,000
  25. Childrens Museum of ManhattanNew York, NY

    Gateway to world cultures

    $15,000
  26. Connecting Cultures Mobile MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Connecting cultures mobile museum (CCMM) program

    $15,000
  27. Jewish Children's MuseumBrooklyn, NY

    JCM public school initiative: bridging communities through cultural understanding

    $15,000
  28. Seven Stages Inc DBA 7 StagesAtlanta, GA

    Atlantas first voices festival: a celebration of indigenous cultures

    $15,000
  29. Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious UnderstandingNew York, NY

    The network of inclusive educators: building communities that value diversity

    $15,000
  30. University of Southern California (USC Pacific Asia Museum)Pasadena, CA

    Arts education for youth

    $15,000
  31. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta IncSmyrna, GA

    Refugee education and engagement project

    $10,000
  32. Chinese Arts Alliance of NashvilleNashville, TN

    Celebrate chinese new year in nashville with caan in 2026

    $10,000
  33. Japanese American National MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Bid for education: increasing access through educational programs and family festivals

    $10,000
  34. San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA

    Art of the americas: educational programming at the san diego museum of art

    $10,000
  35. San Diego Museum of Man DBA Museum of USSan Diego, CA

    The museum of us: a platform for the diverse voices of san diego

    $10,000
  36. Holocaust Memorial Center DBA the Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmington Hills, MI

    Voices of impact: student leadership summit on antisemitism and hate-based violence

    $5,000
  37. National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of FameFort Worth, TX

    Cultural heritage youth workshop project

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture19 grants $488,40062% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $85,00011% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $50,0006% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $35,0004% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $30,0004% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $30,0004% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $75,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee11 grants $385,000
  2. New York12 grants $305,000
  3. California8 grants $163,400
  4. Michigan4 grants $135,000
  5. Georgia4 grants $110,000
  6. Mississippi2 grants $100,000
  7. Texas2 grants $35,000
  8. New Jersey1 grant $21,800

Officers, directors and trustees

18 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrew J TaviPRESIDENT (AS OF 04/25)/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chandra VasserPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Glenn PlosaSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jason BartlettTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ali TonnEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David EnglenDIRECTOR (AS OF 01/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bryan HornDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Seth JacksonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark KaczynskiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Keri KellyDIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andre MedeirosDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeffrey MillsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brooke NooneDIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Terence PorterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Anna SerraDIRECTOR (AS OF 04/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allesandra TharpDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Calandra TurnerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Terri WelchDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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