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Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $45,000 · 1 in Hamilton County
Typical grant
$22,500
A realistic first ask
About $22,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Washington County, Hamilton County · plus 141 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$8.4 million

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Board and officers

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  • Scott KauffmanChair
  • Larry FalivenaChair-elect
  • Nancy LeamondVice chair (as of 07/24)
  • Fred M DegrandisVice chair (thru 07/24)/trustee
  • Fred M DegrandisTrustee
  • Sandra PiersolSecretary
  • Mark StancilTreasurer
  • Connie HoustonTrustee
  • Eugene Brandon PhdTrustee
  • David Van De RietTrustee
  • Christi L Kolarcik PhdTrustee (thru 07/24)
  • J Thomas MayTrustee
  • Mark CalmesTrustee (thru 07/24)
  • Paul IngholtTrustee (thru 07/24)
  • Tom CarrollTrustee
  • Michael BenatarTrustee
  • Peter MckownTrustee
  • Rebecca MossTrustee
  • Kenton Van HartenTrustee (thru 10/24)
  • Dough ButcherTrustee
  • William SoffellTrustee
  • Chris TonnigesTrustee
  • Jesse YbarraTrustee
  • Bernie ZipprichTrustee
  • Danielle BoisvertTrustee
  • Annette BowmanTrustee
  • Eve DryerTrustee
  • Seda GoffTrustee
  • Kelly HallTrustee
  • Steve HanonTrustee
  • Calaneet BalasPresident and ceo
  • Greg MitchellChief financial officer
  • Neil ThakurChief mission officer
  • Dean FeenerChief information & technology officer
  • Brian FrederickChief marketing & communications officer
  • Patrick ReedyChief development officer
  • Jennifer HjelleChief community engagement officer
  • Nicole EckChief strategy officer
  • Lance SlaughterSvp strategic alliances & governance
  • Vickie LobelloSenior vice president organizational change

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

  • Annual clinic funding fy25 - TN doh fund

Tennessee organizations it funded

Hamilton 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.

Tennessee grants from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Erlanger FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyAnnual clinic funding fy25 - TN doh fund$22K
East Tennessee State University FoundationJohnson City, Washington CountyAnnual clinic funding fy25 - TN doh fund$22K

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