Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Kolibri Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 75 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $3.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Eileen farbman - kolibri foundation · washington · 2128698126
- What to send
- Letter form; description of organization and its activities.
- Limits
- To organizations organized & operated exclusively for charitable purposes pursuant to sec 501 (c)(3)
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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- Eileen Price FarbmanPresident and treasurer
- Steven FarbmanDirector
- Ramatu BanguraDirector
- Tameika McharrisDirector
- Cara PageDirector
- Gill FreemynDirector
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
- Charitable donation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy & Free Tennessee | Madison, Davidson County | Charitable donation | $25K |