Two decades ago, our community’s philanthropic leaders envisioned a unique community resource—a comprehensive database of local nonprofits and the community needs they support. Today, GivingMatters stands as a testament to that vision, having grown into an invaluable tool that showcases more than 1,500 Middle Tennessee nonprofit partners. We recognize the invaluable role each of our nonprofit partners plays in our community and are deeply committed to supporting your efforts through GivingMatters.

Each nonprofit profile provides deep insights into an organization’s mission, impact, governance, and financial health. By partnering with numerous local foundations, this initiative not only streamlines our internal due diligence but also minimizes the workload for each nonprofit partner during the grant application process, enabling you to dedicate more time to your critical missions.

GivingMatters.com helps the Community Foundation to fulfill its mission of uniting compassionate individuals with worthy causes to build a more thriving and inclusive community.

While having a GivingMatters profile does not guarantee funding, it significantly increases your visibility to potential donors and ensures that your organization is considered for grant opportunities. We aim to provide your nonprofit with a platform that amplifies your impact and connects you with resources that can further your mission.

All 501(c)(3) public charities interested in being considered for a Community Foundation grant must maintain a complete and up-to-date profile in GivingMatters. This requirement ensures that we have all the necessary information to thoroughly consider your valuable projects for funding. Make sure your profile is updated and complete before the grant deadline; only organizations with current profiles will be eligible for grant support. Note: Governmental entities are exempt from this requirement and do not need a profile.

Your GivingMatters profile contains information about your mission, programs, organizational finances, and more, that are not requested within the grant application. CFMT will use this information to gather more context while reviewing your application. Please ensure the following sections of your GivingMatters profile is up to date:

• Governance: Name and term dates of the current Board Chair & Current Board members
• Management & Team: Name, experience, & demographic details of the Executive Director
• Program: Descriptions & budget of your program(s)
• Financials: Fiscal year dates, income & expense projections, the current budget document, the most recent Form 990, charitable solicitations permit document, & audited financial statements (required if annual revenues exceed $500k)

In addition to its use for the CFMT grant, your profile will make your organization eligible for a host of other grant opportunities in Middle Tennessee and will place your nonprofit in a searchable database used by donors and volunteers in the area.

Emailing your initiation documents is just the first step. Once received, a Profile Coach from the GivingMatters team will reach out to assist you in how to complete your profile online. For more detailed information, please review the Build a Profile tab here.

• Basic Info
  • Annual Budget
• Governance
  • Board Chair
  • Board Co-Chair
• Financials
  • Form 990s
  • Audits or Financial Documents
  • Current Fiscal Year
• Receive Donations
  • State Charitable Solicitations Permit