Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Spunk Fund Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $13,200 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Franklin County. A typical grant was $13,200 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $13,200 · 1 in Franklin County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $13,200 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $13,200, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Franklin County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $665,357
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665K | $13K | 1 |
| 2023 | $771K | $11K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Spunk Fund Inc. The President · New york · (212) 980-8880
- What to send
- Purpose of grant, amount of funding requested, annual report irs determination letter, and other supporters.
- Deadlines
- Letters of inquiry accepted year-round.the deadline for submitting the actual proposal is april 1.
Next one: Apr 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Spunk fund inc. Supports initiatives contributing to the enrichment and well being of children.
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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- Marianne GerschelDirector/president
- Leonard J LammGrant officer
- Stephanie De VosDirector
- Sherry EllenzweigDirector
- Lloyd De VosAssistant secretary
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
- To support a second offering of journeys, the undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an... (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the South - Sewanee | Sewanee, Franklin County | To support a second offering of journeys, the undergraduate course that will... | $13K |