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 · 64 in Knox 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
Knox 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 Tenness | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Girl Talk Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Knoxville Entrepreneur Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $25K |
| Knoxville Leadership Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $20K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $10K |
| Girl Talk Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity Internationa | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $10K |
| Knoxville Leadership Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $10K |
| Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $8,000 |
| Restoration House of East Tenness | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $8,000 |
| Centro Hispano De East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $7,500 |
| The Change Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $7,500 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $5,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tenness | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $5,000 |
| Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $5,000 |
| Restoration House of East Tenness | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $5,000 |
| Shora Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $4,750 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tenness | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $4,500 |
| The University of Tennessee Found | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $3,750 |
| The University of Tennessee Found | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $3,200 |
| Christian Hospitality Network Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $3,000 |
| Mental Health Association of East | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $2,500 |
| Survivor Fitness Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $2,500 |
| Women Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program/operating support | $2,500 |
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