Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
James J Colt Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $17,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,000 to $10,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $17,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $8,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 46 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
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $303,850
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304K | $17K | 2 |
| 2023 | $288K | $17K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Andrew H Weiss · New york · (212) 697-6900
- What to send
- In the form of a letter on its letterhead identifying the organization, a brief description of its work and charitable purpose
- Limits
- Organization must be a tax exempt entity
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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- Andrew H WeissPresident/secretary
- Vaughan HeardDirector
- Karen HeardDirector
- Robert RandDirector
- Susan TeicherTreasurer
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spca of South Florida | Memphis, Shelby County | To achieve charitable purpose | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To achieve charitable purpose | $7,000 |