Private foundation · Ventura, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $180K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Cocke County, Williamson County, Shelby County, Putnam County · plus 416 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 4 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $13.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.2M | $180K | 9 |
| 2023 | $12.7M | $105K | 7 |
| 2022 | $13.2M | $120K | 8 |
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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- Hans ColePresident
- Hilary DessoukyVp legal/ general counsel/sec
- Yvon ChouinardDirector
- Malinda P ChouinardDirector
- Yvonne BesvoldChief financial officer, treasurer
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
- To support environmental projects.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor Inc. | Cookeville, Putnam County | To support environmental projects. | $50K |
| Memphis Community Against Pollution | Memphis, Shelby County | To support environmental projects. | $25K |
| Brooklyn Heights Community Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Clean Water Expected in East Tennessee | Cosby, Cocke County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| The Nashville Food Project | Nashville, Davidson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Nashville Tree Conservation Corps | Nashville, Davidson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Plant the Seed | Antioch, Davidson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |