Private foundation · Ventura, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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In 2024 it gave 9 grants worth $180,000 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $15,000. Most often for: “To support environmental projects.”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $180,000 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 4 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $13.2 million
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 |
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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- 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. (9 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 7 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights Community Garden | Nashville, Davidson 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 |
| Sponsor Inc. | Cookeville, Putnam County | To support environmental projects. | $50K |
| Memphis Community Against Pollution | Memphis, Shelby County | To support environmental projects. | $25K |
| Clean Water Expected in East Tennessee | Cosby, Cocke County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | To support environmental projects. | $15K |