Private foundation · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Klarman Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500,000
- Typical grant
- $500,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 259 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $82.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82.2M | $500K | 1 |
| 2023 | $90M | $502K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Erin Samuel - The Klarman Family Fo · Boston · 6172367909 · info@klarmanfoundation.org
- What to send
- The majority of the Klarman Family Foundation's grantmaking is done on an invitation-only basis. The two exceptions are the Foundation's Crescendo Fund and the Community Capital Fund. More detailed information about applying to these programs can be found on the foundation's website: www.klarmanfoundation.org.
- Deadlines
- See www.klarmanfoundation.org
- Limits
- See www.klarmanfoundation.org
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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- Seth A KlarmanTrustee
- Beth S KlarmanTrustee
- Kim MccabePresident
- Steven MooreChief operating officer
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
- Unrestricted operating support in New England
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted operating support in New England | $500K |
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