Public charity · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Catalyst Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $648,823
- Typical grant
- $40,000 to $558,823 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County · plus 79 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $12.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.1M | $649K | 3 |
| 2023 | $19.8M | $372K | 5 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Robert Phillips Mpa MphChair/director
- Mark Schlesinger PhdSecretary/director
- Tshombre HubbardTreasurer/director
- Anton J Gunn Mwscdm CspDirector
- Joia Crear-Perry Md FacogDirector
- Vanessa Gonzalez Mpw MpaDirector
- Yvonne GutierrezDirector
- Lina Hourani-HarajliDirector
- Oliver KimDirector
- Kiran Savage-SangwanDirector
- Katherine S VillersDirector
- Joaquin AlvaradoDirector
- Dana ClarkeCo-interim president & ceo
- Mahesh BhatiaChief finance officer
- Brandon WilsonCo-interim president & ceo
- Rebecca ThibaultSr. dir. of development
- Mona ShahSr. dir. of policy & strat
- Zalika WinitzerSr. dir. of talent, equity
- Catherine-Mercedes JudgeChief of staff
- Gena MadowSr. dir. of communications
- Angela PostalDir. of programs & advocac
- Matthew Osborne-SmithDirector of business development
- Emily Stewart - FormerFormer chief executive 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
- Support health issues
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Justice Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Support health issues | $559K |
| Tennessee Respite Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Support health issues | $50K |
| Tennessee Health Care Campaign | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Support health issues | $40K |
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