Public charity · Harrisburg, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $116K
- Typical grant
- $6,000 to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 282 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $9.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.1M | $116K | 3 |
| 2024 | $8M | — | 0 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Robert E Caplan CfaChair
- Romeo AzondekonVice chair
- Susan Simms MarshSecretary
- David J Manbeck CpaTreasurer
- Teresa BecknerAssistant treasurer
- Cate BarronBoard member
- Amy BockisBoard member
- Hagir ElsheikhBoard member
- Michael GillespieBoard member
- Robert C Grubic PeBoard member
- Beth Ann HancockBoard member
- Robyn HolderBoard member
- Marlene KanuckBoard member
- David KutzBoard member
- Keaton MacutBoard member
- Amanda MartinBoard member
- Beck MooreBoard member
- Lauren TresslerBoard member
- Kirk DemyanSenior executive vp & cfo
- Jennifer DoylePresident & ceo
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Community development
- Religion
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Presbyterian Church | Franklin, Williamson County | Religion | $100K |
| Team Chad Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Community development | $10K |
| Survivor Fitness | Nashville, Davidson County | Community development | $6,000 |
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