Public charity · Philadelphia, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Bible Society
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $46,480 · 1 in Bradley County
- Typical grant
- $12,871 to $18,151 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,458, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County, Bradley County, Madison County · plus 56 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $6.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | $46K | 3 |
| 2023 | $5.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jennifer HolloranChief executive officer
- Ben VangelderDirector (as of 02/06/25)
- Betty UribeDirector
- David WillisDirector
- Deborah Garcia-GratacosDirector
- Elaine AllenTreasurer
- Georganne PerkinsDirector
- Helen OsmanDirector
- Karen McdonaldDirector
- Katharine BarnhartDirector (thru 6/14/25)
- Mario KontomerkosDirector (as of 02/06/25)
- Mario ParedesDirector (thru 06/14/25)
- Mary BanksVice-chair
- Nicole JohanssonChair
- Tessie DevoreDirector (thru 6/14/25)
- Theo NicolakisDirector
- Timothy HousealDirector
- Alberto HuertaChief marketing officer (as of 11/18/24)
- David AllisonChief technology officer
- James J PuchyChief administrative officer
- Joe McintoshChief development officer (as of 08/19/24)
- John F PlakeChief innovation officer
- Nicholas PaganoChief financial officer
- Samuel HarrellChief partnerships officer
- Stephen KaoChief legal officer
- Janet A GrellHead of benefits admn & compli
- Leo HurtadoSr. director
- Robert WonderlingSr. director (thru 07/24)
- John GrecoSr. director
- John M MitchellDirector, dbl
- Melinda TrineDirector, donor stewardship
- Nancy LuceroSr. director
- Theresa BoydSr. director, fp&a
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
- Program services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Bradley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Compassion | Cleveland, Bradley County | Program services | $18K |
| West TN Veterans Coalition | Jackson, Madison County | Program services | $15K |
| Bill Rice Ranch | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Program services | $13K |
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