The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
— Helen Keller
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela
How wonderful that no one need to wait a single moment to improve the world.
— Anne Frank
GIVING BACK
Ingram Charities comprises the Ingram family and business philanthropy and is the way in which Ingram gives back to the community.
Ingram Charities provides grants for programs and nonprofit organizations that make Nashville a better place to live and work. Our funding typically focuses on programs that are making an impact in Middle Tennessee through the arts, education, and health and human services.
SERVING OTHERS
Ingram Charities’ impact extends to Ingram’s businesses and Major League Soccer team, Nashville SC. Associates from across Ingram exemplify the company’s commitment to community by giving back in a variety of ways, including hands-on service projects, mentorship, skill sharing and serving on nonprofit boards.
Whether through hands-on service projects, sharing skills or expertise, or serving on nonprofit boards, associates from across Ingram exemplify the company’s commitment to community.
100+
Nonprofit organizations supported in Middle Tennessee
250+
Associate Volunteers
3,000
Associate Volunteer Hours
PENCIL Partner:
Cockrill Elementary
SUPPORTING UNITED WAY
Ingram is a longtime supporter of United Way of Greater Nashville as well as other United Way chapters where Ingram operates.
During our annual support campaign, Ingram associates give generously to the organization that unites and mobilizes community resources to help children, individuals and families thrive. Ingram provides a matching gift for associate contributions to United Way, and together, our support of United Way typically exceeds $1 million each year.
Ingram Charities does not support:
Individuals or their projects
Private foundations
Political activities
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Other grant making organizations
Funding is not typically granted for:
Projects, programs or organizations with a limited audience
Most schools below the college level
Organizations whose principal impact is outside of Middle TN
Specific recurring salaries or positions