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

Mildred L Cannon Trust

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,500
Typical grant
$2,500 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 8 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$34K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$34K$2,5001
2023$38K$1,0001

How to apply

Contact
Kevin McCann · Vernon · 8606461974
What to send
Letter explaining need and how charity satisfies trust distribution criteria.
Limits
Distributions are made to charities chosen by the trustee.

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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  • Kevin MccannTrustee

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

  • Alleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Mildred L Cannon Trust
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyAlleviate suffering from cancer and heart disease$2,500

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