Private foundation · Beverly Hills, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Uta Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $14K
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 51 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $360K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360K | $14K | 4 |
| 2024 | $128K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $145K | $6,000 | 1 |
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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- James BerkusFormer ceo
- Jay SuresVice president & treasurer
- Jeremy ZimmerFormer secretary
- Peter BenedekVice president
- David KramerCeo & president
- Renee JonesSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Donation using egp funds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of African American Music | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation using egp funds | $1,000 |