Private foundation · South Burlington, VT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $40,100 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $100 to $20,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $40,100 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County · plus 445 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $4.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | $40K | 3 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $65K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Lisa Pendolino · South burlington · (802) 846-1500 · Info@benandjerrysfoundation.org
- What to send
- Applications, where required, are submitted online. Go to www.benandjerryfoundation.org.
- Deadlines
- Applications are typically accepted and reviewed on a monthly basis.
- Limits
- U.s. Recipients only
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jeff FurmanPresident
- Jerry GreenfieldTreasurer
- Elizabeth BankowskiSecretary
- Anuradha MittalVice-president
- Tamara Toles O'laughlinTrustee
- Nolan TitcombTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Basic Needs Coalition | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $20K |
| Elmahaba Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $100 |
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