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Private foundation · Columbus, MS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Bbb Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $100,000
Typical grant
$100,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $100,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 32 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 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$874,201

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2023$874K$100K1
2022$580K—0

How to apply

Contact
Greg rader · columbus · 6623288176

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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  • Gregory RaderDirector
  • Welissa RaderDirector

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

  • Charitable organization

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.

Tennessee grants from Bbb Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Coaching for LiteracyMemphis, Shelby CountyCharitable organization$100K

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