Private foundation · Baltimore, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Edward St John Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $570 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $70 to $500.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $570 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $70 to $500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $285, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 77 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $324,892
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325K | $570 | 2 |
| 2023 | $437K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Sharon L Akers · Baltimore · (410) 369-1273
- What to send
- Each applicant should complete and submit a one to two-page "letter of inquiry" to initiate a request for future funding consideration. The letter should include organization mission, funding need, population served, program scope, key accomplishments, summary of project goals, tracking plan including measurements used to determine impact, success and sustainability, partnerships/collaborations, funding amount requested, percentage of contribution going directly for purpose intended, and grant period. Following information will be required prior to funding approval: current irs determination letter of tax-exempt status most recent audited financial statement current operating budget projected operating budget for each year funding is requested list of current board & committee members and professional affiliations pertinent supportive materials
- Deadlines
- March 1, june 1, september 1, december 1
Next one: Dec 1, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- The foundation's mission is to provide financial assistance to formal education programs. As such, the following types of grant requests will be considered: programmatic support scholarships the foundation will only make grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) institutions and organizations, and does not award grants to individuals, or for deficit financing, travel or loans.
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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- Lawrence MaykrantzChairman/trustee
- Sharon AkersPresident/trustee
- Kellay St JohnVice president/trustee
- Lori RiceTreasurer/trustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music City Wheel Golf Classic | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further exempt purpose | $70 |
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