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Private foundation · Groton, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Chelsea Groton Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $300
Typical grant
$300 to $300 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $300, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 320 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$746K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$800K—0
2024$746K$3001
2023$606K—0

How to apply

Contact
Chelsea groton foundation · groton · 8608234800 · https://www.chelseagroton.com/our-community/
What to send
All applications must be made online and must include 501 (c) (3) status, mission statement, complete budget for project described, operating budget, audited financial statements and form 990.
Deadlines
Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th.
Next one: Apr 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
Limits
Public charities exempt under irc section 501(c) (3) and governmental units referred to under irc section 170 (c) (1). Programs benefiting communities served by the chelsea groton bank are given special consideration.

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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  • Catherine YoungTrustee
  • Alexis KahnTrustee
  • Anthony JoycePresident
  • Ishmael BryanTrustee
  • Jean McgranTrustee
  • Anne WilkinsonTreasurer
  • Lori DufficyVice president
  • Wendy BuryTrustee
  • Thomas SwitzTrustee
  • June HoladaySecretary
  • Jessica ToddTrustee
  • Rebecca MagnerTrustee
  • Kim Cardinal PiscatelliTrustee

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

  • Acts of kindness

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Chelsea Groton Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyActs of kindness$300

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