Private foundation · Easton, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Thomas F Staley Foundation
In 2025 it gave 3 grants worth $10,300 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $2,300 to $5,000. Most often for: “General Contribution”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $10,300 · 1 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,300 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Sullivan County, Shelby County · plus 64 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
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $378,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $378K | $10K | 3 |
| 2024 | $231K | $4,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $185K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Diane BernardSecretary
- Susan CanadaTrustee
- Stuart StaleyPresident
- Sally WichertTrustee
- David H BruceTrustee
- Carolyn Bruce LongTrustee
- Jonathan Emmett Staley EsqTrustee
- Owen StaleyTrustee
- Susan StaleyTrustee
- James StaleyJunior trustee
- Gillis BernardJunior trustee
- John Logan BernardJunior trustee
- Nathan BernardJunior trustee
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
- General Contribution (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sullivan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Way | Bristol, Sullivan County | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | General Contribution | $2,300 |