Private foundation · Bethesda, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
De Beaumont Foundation Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $130K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $125K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $65K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Blount County · plus 32 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $2.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | $130K | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Brian CastrucciPresident & ceo
- Ariel MoyerCoo (until nov 2024)
- Christine JamesSenior director, finance & operations
- James B Sprauge MdBoard chair (through april 2024)
- Brien O'brienBoard chair (as of april 2024)
- Clarion Johnson MdDirector
- Carol MassoniDirector
- Gregory WagnerDirector
- Cara HutchinsDirector
- Murray BrennanDirector
- Patrice Harris MdDirector
- John StevensDirector
- Richard BurnesDirector
- Leroy Parker MdDirector
- David A Ross MdDirector
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
- To support the new actual causes of death study: literature review & research plan development (1-year)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | To support the new actual causes of death study: literature review &... | $125K |
| Remote Area Medical (ram) | Rockford, Blount County | General operating support | $5,000 |
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