Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Equitable Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $208 to $2,750 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County, Williamson County, Bradley County, Davidson County, Wilson County · plus 1440 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 54% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $5.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | $20K | 13 |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $17K | 11 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Scholarship america · saint peter · 8559962255 · equitableexcellence@scholarshipamerica.org
- What to send
- Equitable foundation has established the equitable excellence scholarship program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two or four-year college in the united states by fall 2024. This program is administered by scholarship america, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by scholarship america's evaluation team. In compliance with federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.
- Deadlines
- December 18, 2024 (or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first).
Next one: Dec 18, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- 1. Be current high school seniors and current undergraduates in one of the 50 u.s. States, district of Columbia, or puerto rico. 2. Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information. 3. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). 4. Demonstrates financial need.
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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- Jarian KerekesChairman & president & director
- Candace ScappatorController
- Peter TianTreasurer (as of 05/2024)
- Julia Yun ZhangTreasurer (thru of 05/2024)
- Mark PearsonDirector (thru 04/2024)
- Jeffrey HurdDirector
- Steve JoenkDirector (as of 04/2024)
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
- General contribution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General contribution | $4,375 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General contribution | $4,250 |
| United Way of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | General contribution | $2,865 |
| Free 2 Fly | Cleveland, Bradley County | General contribution | $2,750 |
| Special Spaces Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General contribution | $2,000 |
| YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General contribution | $1,090 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Sherry's Run | Lebanon, Wilson County | General contribution | $750 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home | Brentwood, Williamson County | General contribution | $280 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General contribution | $208 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General contribution | $100 |
| American Red Cross of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | General contribution | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital - Alsac | Memphis, Shelby County | General contribution | $60 |
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