Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The American Society for the Prevention
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $206K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Marion County · plus 178 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $7.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.3M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $7.3M | $206K | 8 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Matt BershadkerPresident & chief executive officer
- Sally SpoonerChairperson
- Scott ThielVice chairperson
- Michael D'altoTreasurer
- Linda Lloyd LambertSecretary
- Arriana BoardmanDirector
- Eric BravermanDirector
- Jane W ParverDirector
- Jeffrey A PfeifleDirector
- Frederick TanneDirector
- Mary Jo WhiteDirector
- Sivan HongDirector (until 02/23)
- Martin PurisDirector (until 06/23)
- Gordon LavaletteSvp & chief financial officer
- Todd HendricksSvp, development
- Elizabeth EstroffSvp, communications
- Bert TroughtonSvp, shelter & veterinary services
- Stacy WolfSvp, policy, response & engagement
- Beverly JonesSvp, chief legal officer
- Cheryl BucciSvp, operations and people
- Luke FranklinVp, membership
- J'mai GayleDirector, surgery
- Camille DeclementiVp, aspca animal hospital
- Jennifer ChinVp, legal advocacy & investigations
- Amy BerkowitzVp, information technology
- Erin DamicoVp, people
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
- See part iv
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | See part iv | $100K |
| Peaceful Kingdom | Knoxville, Knox County | See part iv | $30K |
| Young-Williams Animal Center | Knoxville, Knox County | See part iv | $23K |
| Marion Animal Resource Connection - Marc | Jasper, Marion County | See part iv | $20K |
| Pet Community Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | See part iv | $11K |
| Chattaneuter | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | See part iv | $10K |
| Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County Incorporated | Clarksville, Montgomery County | See part iv | $6,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, Davidson County | See part iv | $6,000 |
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