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Private foundation · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Fidelity Foundation

EIN 04-6131201 · Website · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2024

Takes applications

In 2024 it gave 29 grants worth $37,436 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $170 to $750. Most often for: “Fidelity matching gifts to education”.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
29 totaling $37,436
Typical grant How we figure this
$170 to $750 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask How we figure this
About $200: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Davidson County, Maury County, Hamblen County, Williamson County, Claiborne County, Blount County · plus 4401 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
25% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 12.
Total giving that year
$156.2 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$156.2M$37K29
2023$147M$38K30

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

GrantMe checked its website on Oct 8, 2026: Tennessee groups have no way to apply. See the source.

Contact
Inquire Online See Line B · Boston · (617) 646-7418
What to send
Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Limits
Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/

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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  • Ross E SherbrookeDirector/vice president
  • Abigail P JohnsonDirector/vice president
  • Elizabeth L JohnsonDirector
  • Edward C Johnson IVDirector
  • Maura MarxPresident
  • Daniel M ArditoTreasurer
  • Kevin SaundersSecretary

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

  1. Fidelity matching gifts to education (29 grants)

How big its Tennessee grants are

Number of Tennessee grants in each size band, tax year 2024
Grant sizeGrants
Under $1,00022
$1,000 to $4,9993
$5,000 to $9,9994

From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.

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.

Tennessee grants from Fidelity Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Columbia Academy SchoolColumbia, Maury CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
Franklin High School Band Boosters Inc.Franklin, Williamson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
Maryville CollegeMaryville, Blount CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$2,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$2,000
Cornerstone Academy Inc.Morristown, Hamblen CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$1,000
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$750
Tennessee State University FoundationNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$400
Christian Brothers La Salle High SchoolMemphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$206
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, Claiborne CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$200
Tennessee State University FoundationNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$200
The Harpeth Hall SchoolNashville, Davidson CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$200
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170
Pike University Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFidelity matching gifts to education$170

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