Private foundation · Falls Church, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $2,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $2,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 45 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 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $238,750
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239K | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $39K | — | 0 |
| 2022 | $111K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Derek Smith · Falls Church · (571) 278-1422 · dsmith@7cornersgroup.com
- What to send
- A written letter
- Deadlines
- None Gifts on a rolling basis
- Limits
- No Restrictions
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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- Derek P SmithPresident & treasurer
- Maria P SmithSecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 | Franklin, Williamson County | General Support | $2,000 |