Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Leomi Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $13,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Bradley County. A typical grant was $3,500 to $10,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $13,500 · 1 in Bradley County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,500 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County, Hamilton County · plus 16 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $14K | 2 |
| 2023 | $894K | — | 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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- Jeff AkinTrustee
- Linda SchejolaTrustee
- Lisa SchejolaTrustee
- Maddie SchelerTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Bike Summit (1 grant)
- Rabbi Lewis' Discretionary Fund (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Bradley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | Bike Summit | $3,500 |
| Mizpah Congregation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Rabbi Lewis' Discretionary Fund | $10K |