Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Freeman Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $78K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $52K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $39K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Franklin County · plus 93 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): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $20.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.4M | $78K | 2 |
| 2023 | $19.1M | $87K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The freeman foundation · honolulu · 8089447663
- What to send
- Cover letter with pertinent information requested in annual report
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Graeme FreemanTrustee,president
- David R StackTrustee
- George S TsandikosTrustee
- Shereen GotoDirector
- Juefei WangDirector
- Alec FreemanDirector
- Robin SatoDirector
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
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 the South Sewanee | Sewanee, Franklin County | General support | $52K |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $25K |