Private foundation · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,938
- Typical grant
- $5,938 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,938, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Loudon County · plus 18 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $189,440
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189K | $5,938 | 1 |
| 2024 | $224K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $181K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Frances r dewing foundation · alexandria · 4017498550 · manager@dewingfoundation.org
- What to send
- Online application dewingfoundation.org include cover letter,irs 501(c)(3) determination letter, a project budget, and an organizational budget
- Deadlines
- Applications accepted all year; semi-annual meetings are held april 1 and october 1.
Next one: Apr 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Early childhood education, ages 2 - 12. Excludes grants for capital campaigns, operating expenses and general funds.
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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- Roger C AveryTrustee, treasurer
- Marilyn London-EwingTrustee
- Ann Z AveryTrustee
- Nicole RousmaniereFoundation manager
- Margaret CorleyTrustee
- Heather SwiftTrustee
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
- New history books
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir City Elementary School | Lenoir City, Loudon County | New history books | $5,938 |