Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
United Negro College Fund Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $3.9M
- Typical grant
- $1.2M to $1.5M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1.2M, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Madison County, Shelby County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $70.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70.7M | $3.9M | 3 |
| 2023 | $78M | $4.3M | 3 |
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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- Mr Milton H Jones JrChair of the board
- Dr George T French JrVice chair/institutional director
- Mr Alfred G GoldsteinVice chair
- Mr Kieth CockrellBoard member
- Ms Celia A ColbertBoard member
- Mr Gregory G CunninghamBoard member
- Mr Vladimir GaliotheBoard member
- Mr Paul GamaBoard member
- Mr Gerald JohnsonBoard member
- Mr Aloysius MclaughlinBoard member
- Mr Kenneth B MehlmanBoard member
- Mr Ben MinicucciBoard member
- Ms Rhonda MorrisBoard member
- Ms Tara ParkerBoard member
- Mr Marcus PurtyBoard member
- Ms Laurie ReadheadBoard member
- Ms Danette Anthony ReedBoard member
- Mr David SableBoard member
- Ms Lasonja ScottBoard member
- Mr William F StasiorBoard member
- Mr Terry WoodardBoard member
- Mr Safroadu Yeboah-AmankwahBoard member
- Dr Anthony J DavisInstitutional director
- Dr Paulette DillardInstitutional director
- Dr Herman J Felton JrInstitutional director
- Dr Dwight J FennellInstitutional director
- Dr Ronnie HopkinsInstitutional director
- Dr Glenell M Lee-PruittInstitutional director
- Dr Yolanda W PageInstitutional director
- Dr Melva K WallaceInstitutional director
- Dr Suzanne E WalshInstitutional director
- Dr Michael L LomaxPresident & ceo
- Ms Therese BadonSvp, dev northern division
- Ms Desiree C BoykinSvp, general counsel & secretary
- Mr John HenryEvp, cfo & treasurer
- Ms Kiera J LindsayAsst general counsel & secretary
- Mr Armani B ScottAsst general counsel & secretary
- Ms Genet A YilmaSvp, acct & finance, asst treasurer
- Mr Early ReeseCoo
- Mr Maurice JenkinsEvp & chief development officer
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
- Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign | $1.5M |
| Lemoyne Owen College | Memphis, Shelby County | Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign | $1.2M |
| Lane College | Jackson, Madison County | Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign | $1.2M |
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