Private foundation · White Plains, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Skadden Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $90,323 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $44,405 to $45,918.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $90,323 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $44,405 to $45,918 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $45,161, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 104 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $5.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | $90K | 2 |
| 2023 | $4.4M | $85K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Kathleen Rubenstein · New York · (212) 735-3954 · Skadden.Foundation@skadden.com
- What to send
- See attached application
- Deadlines
- SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant
- Limits
- SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "ELIGIBILITY" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant and "Information for Prospective Host Organizations" at https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/host
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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- Kathleen RubensteinExecutive director & secretary
- Susan Butler PlumSenior advisor
- Lauren E AguiarPresident
- Stephen PettyTreasurer
- Emily M LamBoard member
- Noah PuntusBoard member
- Paul LockwoodBoard member
- Sean C DoyleBoard member
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
- Payment for fellows (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennesse Justice Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Payment for fellows | $46K |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Payment for fellows | $44K |
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