Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Amphion Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $11,500 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $5,000. Most often for: “Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $11,500 · 2 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County · plus 202 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
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $789,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789K | $12K | 3 |
| 2023 | $764K | $4,500 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- James Kendrick Esq · New york · (212) 922-8139
- What to send
- Letter
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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- John LinkTreasurer
- Virgil BlackwellVice president
- James M KendrickSecretary
- Zizi MuellerDirector
- Ursula OppensDirector
- Amy IwanoDirector
- Amy WilliamsDirector
- Anthony CheungVice president
- Ara GuzelimianDirector
- Susan FederPresident
- David C FulmerDirector
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
- Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Ears Festival | Knoxville, Knox County | Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music | $4,500 |
| Nief-Norf | Knoxville, Knox County | Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music | $2,000 |
| Intersection | Nashville, Davidson County | Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music | $5,000 |