Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Express Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $1,505
- Typical grant
- $24 to $222 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County, Montgomery County, Hamilton County, Maury County, Marion County, Roane County · plus 1483 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $23.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | $1,505 | 12 |
| 2023 | $25.7M | $37K | 65 |
How to apply
- Contact
- American express philanthropy · new york · 2122251716
- What to send
- - name and address of organization - contact person, title, phone number - geographic area served by organization - history of previous support from the american express philanthropic program, foundation or an american express subsidiary - amount of funds requested - description of project, including info on target groups to be served, needs addressed, program objectives, activities to be undertaken, timetable - detailed project budget - proof of nonprofit status, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt notification - board of directors - latest annual report (if not available, description of organization's overall mission and latest accomplishments) - funding sources
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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- Laureen SeegerTrustee
- Stephen J SqueriTrustee
- Jennifer SkylerChair and trustee
- David A KanarekCounsel
- Kerri BernsteinComptroller
- Madhulika ThomasPresident and trustee
- Christophe Y Le CaillecChief financial officer and trustee
- Alice Lin Fabiano Resigned July 24Chief operating officer
- Laura StuartDeputy treasurer and secretary
- Amma Anaman Appt Dec 24Deputy counsel
- Alice Jowett Appt Dec 24Chief operating officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General support | $380 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $276 |
| First Things First Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $222 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $200 |
| Gildas Club Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $180 |
| New Hope Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $100 |
| Project Yesu Inc. | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General support | $50 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, Roane County | General support | $41 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, Marion County | General support | $24 |
| Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $16 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $10 |
| Hope for the World Foundation Inc. | Spring Hill, Maury County | General support | $6 |