Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Urban League Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $790,513
- Typical grant
- $121,000 to $200,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $147,685, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County · plus 155 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $55 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55M | $791K | 5 |
| 2023 | $51.8M | $866K | 4 |
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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- Tim MurphyChair
- The Honorable Alexis M HermanSenior vice chair
- Khary P BarnesTreasurer
- Donna EppsSecretary
- Robert J BrownVice chair - until october 2024
- Marc H MorialPresident and ceo
- Hugh W AllenTrustee
- Kendrick F AshtonTrustee
- William BarnesTrustee
- Ivy BarneyTrustee
- Keith P BethelTrustee
- Tellis BethelTrustee
- D Steve BolandTrustee
- Ladonna BondTrustee
- Jim CasselberryTrustee
- Candi CastleberryTrustee
- Su ChenTrustee
- Vinita ClementsTrustee
- David G ClunieTrustee
- Victor L CrawfordTrustee
- Halimah Delaine PradoTrustee
- Kristy FerchoTrustee
- Kala GibsonTrustee
- Cd GlinTrustee
- Shalondan HollingshedTrustee
- Mark JacobsTrustee
- Sandra Davis HoustonTrustee - until october 2024
- Yvette HunsickerTrustee - until october 2024
- David S HuntleyTrustee - until october 2024
- Harry E Johnson SrTrustee
- Darren JonesTrustee
- Brian LambTrustee
- Cassie LeeTrustee
- Patrick LindseyTrustee - until october 2024
- Louis B Lynn PhdTrustee
- Barry C MccarthyTrustee
- Sherry A McfaddenTrustee
- Suzet M MckinneyTrustee
- Lamell McmorrisTrustee
- Kimberly Moore-WrightTrustee
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
- Direct grants to small businesses
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of God in Christ Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Direct grants to small businesses | $250K |
| United Supreme Council 33 Aasr Pha Sj | Memphis, Shelby County | Direct grants to small businesses | $200K |
| Knoxville Area Urban League | Knoxville, Knox County | $148K | |
| Urban League of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $121K | |
| Urban League Greater Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | $72K |
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