Private foundation · Somerville, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Henry David Thoreau Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $6,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $6,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $6,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 26 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
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $317,735
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318K | $6,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $301K | $6,500 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John R Galvin c/o Henry David Thorea · Somerville · (617) 666-6900
- What to send
- The application form is available by request to the above-named person
- Deadlines
- February 1st
Next one: Feb 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Foundation employees, trustees, officers and members of the selection committee are not eligible to receive awards
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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- John R GalvinTreasurer & trustee
- Jennifer P GalvinPresident, secretary, trustee & execu
- Marilee JonesScholarship committe
- David R MagnussenScholarship committe
- Scott EllisTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbuilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship | $6,500 |
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