Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150,000
- Typical grant
- $150,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $5.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $150K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Peggy SheppardExec director
- Dana JohnsonSr director of strategy fed policy
- Evelyn JosephSr director of operations-finance
- Morgan FritzDirector of development
- Sonal JesselDirector of policy
- Jasmine JenningsRegulatory attorney
- Dennis DerryckDirector
- David EvansDirector
- Sarangi IyengarDirector
- Peter BokorDirector
- Eric GoldsteinDirector
- Annie WeisbergDirector
- Jeff JonesChair
- Vernice Miller-TravisDirector
- Lakeisha M AquinoDirector
- Abiola FasehunDirector
- Neein GulatiTreasurer
- Nancy AndersonSecretary
- CarlostaleroDirector
- Ken MakVice chair
- Marielle Villar MartineyDirector
- Crystal Romoe UppermanDirector
- Christy LoperDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Ej capacity building
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowing Justice | Memphis, Shelby County | Ej capacity building | $150K |
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