Private foundation · Farmingdale, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
D'addario Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $10,233 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $1,402 to $2,364. Most often for: “To support growth and appreciation of music”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $10,233 · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,402 to $2,364 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,264, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $517,564
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $518K | $10K | 5 |
| 2023 | $422K | $12K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Karen Shelley · Farmingdale · (631) 439-3354 · 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 (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Expression Engine | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $3,939 |
| Dynamo Studios | Ooltewah, Hamilton County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $1,402 |
| 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 |
| Girls Write Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To support growth and appreciation of music | $264 |
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