Private foundation · Fairfax, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $9,265 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $4,265 to $5,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $9,265 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,265 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,632, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Shelby County · plus 79 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
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $463,768
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464K | $9,265 | 2 |
| 2023 | $599K | $10K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Alison Van Metre Paley c/o The Vm Fa · Fairfax · (703) 425-2600
- 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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- Albert G Van Metre JrDirector
- Alison Van Metre PaleyPresident
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
- Community assistance (1 grant)
- Health care (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Water (charity Global Inc) | Franklin, Williamson County | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Health care | $4,265 |