When Nina Ottinger wanted to adopt a child, the high costs of adoption almost stopped her. She managed to scrape together the nearly $20,000 needed and now, two years later, has a beautiful daughter whom she adopted from China. Nina's adoption experience inspired her to start the Founding Family Charitable Foundation in Nashville.

"The foundation helps families who are ready to travel to the country where their adoption is occurring. The grants help with travel expenses and in-country adoption contributions."

In 2006, the foundation distributed more than $250,000 in adoption grants. Though most of the grants have assisted with international adoptions, the Foundation is willing to help with domestic adoptions as well. Read more at Tennessean.com.