Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation is located in Lebanon, TN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation generated $179.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $291.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation has awarded 391 individual grants totaling $3,034,050. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRECT CHARITABLE GIVING - 7 SEPARATE FOUNDATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS RECEIVED FUNDS. FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TOWARD COMMUNITY SUPPORT, EMERGENCY RELIEF, MILITARY FAMILIES AND TO SET UP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - 74 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS (1 @ $11,000; 59 @ $1,000; 1 @ $500)
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Wolfson President | 1.33 | $0 | |
Victoria Harvey Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
Rachel Null Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Gabrielle T Ivey Board Member | 0.33 | $0 | |
Julia Perry Board Member | 0.33 | $0 | |
Solomon Griffin Board Member | 0.33 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $596 |
| Dividends & Interest | $131,655 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $46,790 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $46,790 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $179,041 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $20,676 |
| Taxes | $4,745 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $17,217 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $74,888 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $217,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $291,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,555 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $49,645 |
| Total assets | $5,203,187 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,895 |
| Grants payable | $20,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $1,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $74,611 |
| Total liabilities | $1,097,506 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation has awarded $217,000 in support to 68 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FEEDING AMERICA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $100,000 |
COMMUNITY MARKETS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
HOMEBOUND MEALS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
THE COOKERY PROJECT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,500 |
CRACKER BARREL CARES PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $20,000 |