Public charity · Stamford, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Keep America Beautiful Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $58,999 · 1 in Tipton County
- Typical grant
- $14,000 to $22,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County, Tipton County, Davidson County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $59K | 4 |
| 2023 | $931K | $56K | 5 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Kara CalderonChair
- Kanika GreenleeVice chair
- Daniel SteenTreasurer
- Kathleen ClancySecretary
- Carolyn CraytonDirector
- Steve DepaloDirector
- Jay FinnaneDirector
- Brian GarofalowDirector
- Jennifer Griffin PhdDirector
- Gretchen HilyardDirector
- Greg JozwiakDirector
- Jason LeikerDirector
- Colleen LucasDirector
- Michael MennettDirector
- Vanessa OcegueraDirector
- Steve RussellDirector
- Jennifer SilbermanDirector
- Thomas TamoneyDirector
- Tom WaldeckDirector
- Robin WienerDirector
- Megan WitherspoonDirector
- Jennifer LawsonPresident & ceo
- David ScottSenior director, research
- Abigail HorriganDirector, corporate initiatives
- Janel CriteComptroller
- David WheelerDir, foundations & government grants
- Charles HolderDirector, corporate initiatives
- Brian McgahanDirector, retreet
- Gabriela Polo BudronRegional director
- Thea MichailidesDirector, operations
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Tipton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep Tipton County Beautiful | Covington, Tipton County | Program support | $5,999 |
| Keep Tennessee Beautiful | Memphis, Shelby County | Program support | $22K |
| Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful | Knoxville, Knox County | Program support | $16K |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $14K |
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