Private foundation · Providence, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Warren Alpert Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $1,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 98 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
- $24.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.3M | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $22.9M | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The warren alpert foundation · providence · 4013831331 · info@warrenalpertfoundation.org
- What to send
- Research grant application, general grant application, distinguished scholars application. All should include title, summary, principal investigator or name of organization, amount requested, budget and background. Apart from the warren alpert distinguished scholars fellowship and the warren alpert foundation prize, there are no submission deadlines for grant awards.
- Deadlines
- 11/1 for distinguished scholars fellowship. 11/1 for warren alpert foundation prize.
Next one: Nov 1, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- With the exception to wads program, which is restricted to us medical schools, there are no other limitations or restrictions.
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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- August R SchiesserExec director, president, & treasurer
- David HirschChairman of the board
- Jeffrey A WalkerSecretary/audit chair
- Robert H Brown JrDirector/grant comm chair
- Gregory W KanebDirector/comp & gov chair
- Daniel F SchmittDirector/investment chair
- Keith E BlanchetteDirector
- Wendy ChungDirector
- Ronald K MachtleyDirector
- Joseph B MartinDirector
- Barbara J McneilDirector
- Fred J Schiffman 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $1,000 |
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