Private foundation · Singer Island, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sinex Education Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $150,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $34K | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $15K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mija Sinex Trustee · Singer Island · 2122032018 · dsinex7184@gmail.com
- What to send
- Interested parties should contact SEF prior to Oct 15th of a given year and enquire about an application and grant.
- Deadlines
- October 15th of a given year
Next one: Oct 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Our foundation supports educational athletic and other types of cultural programs for children and young adults.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Donald F SinexTrustee
- Mija Lee SinexPresident and trustee
- Allison NolanTrustee
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
- General Contribution
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General Contribution | $5,000 |