Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Select Equity Group Foundation
In 2025 it gave 15 grants worth $123,648 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $300 to $2,000. Most often for: “Matching gift”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $123,648 · 2 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $300 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $900: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 839 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
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $7.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.3M | $124K | 15 |
| 2024 | $7.3M | $60K | 11 |
| 2023 | $5.4M | $63K | 19 |
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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- George S LoeningTrustee
- David ConoverTrustee
- Evan GuilleminTrustee
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
- Matching gift (13 grants)
- Celebration grant (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 | Celebration grant | $62K |
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | Matching gift | $900 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Celebration grant | $50K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Rescue | Goodlettsville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $750 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital (alsac) | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $750 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $600 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $450 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $450 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $300 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $300 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $150 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $150 |