Private foundation · Chesapeake, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Mcwaters Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $21,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $16,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $98,050
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98K | $21K | 2 |
| 2023 | $234K | $1,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cynthia l mcwaters revocable trust · chesapeake · 7574732706
- What to send
- Informal letter stating purpose and need for request
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jeffery L McwatersPresident
- Cynthia L McwatersSecretary/treasurer
- Megan RathboneVice president
- Hunter McwatersVice president
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
- Support recipient's tax-exempt program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $16K |
| Rock the Ocean Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Support recipient's tax-exempt program | $5,000 |