Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Bank of America Charitable
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 861 totaling $3.3 million · 226 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $100 to $1,287 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Washington County, Williamson County, Sevier County, Hamblen County and 31 more · plus 58133 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $225.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216.3M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $225.6M | $3.3M | 861 |
How to apply
- Contact
- See foundation webpage at wwwbankof · charlotte · 8002189946 · www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
- What to send
- Grant applications should be submitted online through the foundation's webpage at www.bankofamerica.com/foundation. The foundation has the following deadlines for submission for certain types of grants: 1st rfp - 1/1/2023 to 2/17/2023, 2nd rfp - 5/22/2022 to 6/23/2023, neighborhood builders program - 5/1/2023 to 5/31/2023, neighborhood champions program - 4/3/2023 to 4/30/2023, student leaders grants - 10/17/2022 to 7/31/2023 and the summer youth employment program (syep) 1/1/2023 to 2/17/2023. Please visit the foundation's website at www.bankofamerica.com/foundation for additional information relating to these and other programs.
- Deadlines
- See above
- Limits
- The organization will only consider proposals aligned with the foundation's community funding priorities and located in states in which the bank of america has a presence. See the 'frequently asked questions' under the 'about us' section of the webpage at www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Steve D BolandChairman/director
- Andrew D PleplerDirector
- Cynthia BowmanDirector
- Alastair BorthwickDirector
- Paul DonofrioDirector
- Ebony ThomasPresident
- Jennifer Locane SilvaniaVice president
- Susan CampbellTreasurer
- Colleen O JohnsonSecretary
- Libbie A PryorAssistant secretary
- Frank RacanielloTax
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Program/operating support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State University Founda | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $250K |
| Soles 4 Souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $150K |
| Community Resource Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $100K |
| Raphah Institute | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $100K |
| West Nashville Dream Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $100K |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $50K |
| Oasis Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $32K |
| The Nashville Chamber Public Bene | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $30K |
| Community Care Fellowship | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Community Resource Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Junior Achievement of Middle Tenn | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Nashville Civic Design Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Nashville Food Project Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Oasis Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Project Return | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| The Community Fdn of Middle TN in | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| The Community Fdn of Middle TN in | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| The Crossroads Campus | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Southeast Community Capital Corpo | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $18K |
| Westminster Home Connection | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $18K |
| United Way of Middle Tennessee in | Nashville, Davidson County | Program/operating support | $10K |
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