Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Assurant Foundation
In 2024 it gave 26 grants worth $106,312 to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $50 to $330. Most often for: “Financial Assistance”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $106,312 · 7 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50 to $330 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $103: the middle grant to the 23 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Blount County, Washington County, Knox County, Montgomery County, Rutherford County and 1 more · plus 1693 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
- 92% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 24 of 26.
- Total giving that year
- $4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4M | $106K | 26 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $22K | 18 |
| 2021 | $5M | $45K | 12 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Keith DemmingsTrustee
- Christian FormbyTrustee
- Francesca LuthiTrustee
- Jeremy PurvisTrustee
- Monique PatilloTrustee
- Monica BomaniDirector
- Suzanne ShepherdExecutive director
- Lisa AtkinsonManager
- La ShondaVp
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
- Financial Assistance (26 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 20 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $40K |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Tr Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $1,803 |
| Kappa Delta Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $330 |
| Midsouth Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $200 |
| Hutchison School | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $147 |
| Christian Brothers La Salle High School | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $27 |
| The National Civil Rights Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Financial Assistance | $50K |
| Innovative Education Partnership Corporation | Maryville, Blount County | Financial Assistance | $10K |
| Church of the City | Franklin, Williamson County | Financial Assistance | $1,725 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | Maryville, Blount County | Financial Assistance | $400 |
| Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $315 |
| Nashville Food Project Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $125 |
| Tennessee Tamizh Sangam | Franklin, Williamson County | Financial Assistance | $120 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Financial Assistance | $103 |
| Farragut High School Education Foundation Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Financial Assistance | $100 |
| Special Olympics Tennessee | Brentwood, Williamson County | Financial Assistance | $97 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $50 |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Financial Assistance | $50 |
| Soles4souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $50 |
| Charitywater | Franklin, Williamson County | Financial Assistance | $50 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church | Brentwood, Williamson County | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| Larkspur Conservation | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| Union City Schools Pto Inc. | Union City, Obion County | Financial Assistance | $20 |