Public charity · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jobs for the Future Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $422K
- Typical grant
- $30K to $150K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $56K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County, Madison County, Davidson County · plus 100 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $12.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | $422K | 5 |
| 2023 | $12.1M | $85K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Shana DesmitChair
- Alice ShobeVice chair
- Brian DixonSecretary
- Odette GoTreasurer
- Art BilgerDirector
- Julie LammersDirector
- Tod LoofbourrowDirector
- Tyra MarianiDirector
- Linda OubreDirector
- Scott PulsipherDirector
- Kevin RobinsonDirector
- Andres TapiaDirector
- Maria FlynnPresident & ceo
- Jean EddyDirector thru 02/25
- Lisette NievesDirector thru 06/25
- Richard V ReevesDirector thru 02/25
- Willa SeldonDirector thru 10/24
- Kristina SampsonVice president of finance
- Susan GoujinstookChief solutions officer
- Daphne N LaytonExecutive vice president
- Kristina FrancisExecutive director, jff labs
- Amy SeusingChief development officer
- Stephen YadzinskiChief strategy & impact officer
- Jennifer AndersonChief people officer
- Joel H VargasVice president
- Michael CollinsVice president
- David SooVice president
- Lucretia P MurphyVice president
- Tameshia Bridges MansfieldVice president
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 ares regional challenge
- To support pwc charitable foundation
- To support dol growth opportunities 5
- To support wre walmart networks development & workforce communi
- To support industry intermediary contract (iic) formerly idea-m
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | To support ares regional challenge | $160K |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson | Jackson, Madison County | To support pwc charitable foundation | $150K |
| Youth Villages Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | To support dol growth opportunities 5 | $56K |
| The Collective Blueprint | Memphis, Shelby County | To support wre walmart networks development & workforce communi | $30K |
| Nashville Electrical Jatc | Nashville, Davidson County | To support industry intermediary contract (iic) formerly idea-m | $26K |
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