Private foundation · Palm Beach, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Obx Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $20,000 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $5,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $436,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $436K | $20K | 4 |
| 2022 | $639K | $14K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Oliver R Grace JrPresident
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Civic
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Green Pto | Nashville, Davidson County | Civic | $5,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Civic | $5,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | Civic | $5,000 |
| St Georges Kindergarten | Nashville, Davidson County | Civic | $5,000 |