Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Neo Philanthropy Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $342K
- Typical grant
- $12K to $35K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $17K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Jefferson County · plus 538 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $103.6M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103.6M | $342K | 6 |
| 2023 | $58.1M | $255K | 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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- Cathy AlbisaVice chair
- Christina SchatzSecretary/treasurer
- Kerrien SuarezCo-chair
- Kristen RuffCo-chair
- Alex-Handrah AimeBoard member
- Blake StrodeBoard member
- Darren SandowBoard member (through january 2024)
- Glenn HarrisBoard member
- John Gilroy EsqBoard member
- Kesi B FosterBoard member
- Sean Thomas-BreitfeldBoard member (through july 2024)
- Erin BallardCoo and executive vp
- Michele LordPresident
- Su LimCfo and vp of infrastructure
- Erica LinnickVice president, sif
- Margarita RubalcavaChief program officer
- Rini ChakrabortyVice president, fff
- Rutledge SimmonsVice president and general counsel
- Alexandra TomaProgram director
- Amanda NavarroProgram director
- Dwana Franklin DavisProgram director
- Edwin RekoshProgram director
- Zainab SalbiProgram director
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
- Program grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Grant | $251K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center Inc. | New Market, Jefferson County | Program Grant | $35K |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive Health | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Grant | $19K |
| The Equity Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Grant | $15K |
| Hope Works Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Grant | $12K |
| The Praxis Project | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Grant | $10K |
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