Private foundation · Seattle, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Abelard Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 10 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $476K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476K | $15K | 1 |
| 2024 | $396K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $144K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan collins · lincoln · 7812598470
- What to send
- Letter
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Pat FlowersBoard member
- Rachael BlessingBoard member
- Sara BlessingBoard member
- Kristen WellsBoard member
- Travis BuckTreasurer
- Heather BuckBoard member
- Haleryn DunlapBoard member
- Adam DunlapBoard member
- George WellsBoard member
- Shea Breaux WellsBoard member
- Daniel SchreckBoard member
- Teresa Juarez SchreckBoard member
- Charles SchreckVice president
- Christine SchreckBoard member
- Charles Hamlin SchreckCo-president
- Audrey SchreckBoard member
- Thomas SchreckVice president
- Celeste SchreckBoard member
- Mason SchreckBoard member
- Sandra Renteria SchreckBoard member
- Thomas Ag SchreckBoard member
- Adele BernhardAssistant treasurer
- Peter NeufeldBoard member
- Shane NeufeldBoard member
- Claire StapletonBoard member
- Lena NeufeldBoard member
- Michael BernhardBoard member
- Nancy DollBoard member
- Anna BernhardBoard member
- Peter WorkmanBoard member
- Andrew Buddy BernhardVice president
- Susan CollinsBoard member
- Donald CollinsVice president
- Brian CollinsBoard member
- Garrett CollinsBoard member
- Ashley CrawfordCo-president
- Cecil CrawfordBoard member
- Steven BernhardBoard member
- Sheryl BernhardBoard member
- Jessica BernhardSecretary/ass't treasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Organized for Action & Hope | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $15K |