Private foundation · Farmingdale, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
D'addario Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $1,402 to $2,364 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,264, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Davidson County, Dickson County · plus 197 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
- $518K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $518K | $10K | 5 |
| 2023 | $422K | $12K | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Karen shelley · farmingdale · 6314393354 · foundation@daddario.com
- What to send
- All grant eligibility requirements are listed online at daddariofoundation.org. All initial inquires should be submitted online through the "eligibility quiz". If, upon review, an organization is eligible to apply for a grant they will receive further instructions. All grant applications are competitive.
- Deadlines
- All grant eligibility requirements are listed online at daddariofoundation.org.
- Limits
- To support growth and appreciation of music for children through the organization.
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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- John D'addario JrPresident
- Suzanne D'addario BrouderVice president
- Jonathan TuritzTrustee
- Joshua LohriusTrustee
- Margaret MartinTrustee
- Tom CilmiTrustee
- Tom SzakyTrustee
- Amy D'addario HincheyTrustee
- Doron OfirTrustee
- Dahila Ambach CaplinTrustee
- Karen ShelleyExecutive director
- James D'addarioTrustee
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 growth and appreciation of music
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Expression Engine | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $3,939 |
| The Quest Center for Art & Community Development Inc. | Dickson, Dickson County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $2,364 |
| Jazz Empowers | Nashville, Davidson County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $2,264 |
| Dynamo Studios | Ooltewah, Hamilton County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $1,402 |
| Girls Write Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $264 |
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