Private foundation · Johnston, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Citizens Charitable Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $29K
- Typical grant
- $103 to $1,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $330, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Wilson County, Washington County, Williamson County, Maury County · plus 1589 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $29K | 13 |
| 2023 | $2M | $25K | 11 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Michelle HechtPresident
- Denise WolffsVice president
- Keri SantosDirector of corp giving
- Chris GrenierSecretary
- Dan AstolfiTreasurer
- Gary AshjianAssistant sectretary
- Reza AghamirzadehMember
- Rick SuarezMember
- Marlene FullerMember
- Kathy O'donnellMember
- Rhonda BettisMember
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
- Matching gifts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gifts | $21K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gifts | $4,238 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gifts | $1,050 |
| Empower Me Center | Lebanon, Wilson County | Matching gifts | $1,000 |
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Matching gifts | $500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gifts | $400 |
| Well Outreach | Spring Hill, Maury County | Matching gifts | $330 |
| Old Friends Senior Dogs | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | Matching gifts | $220 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gifts | $165 |
| Orphanos Foundation | Cordova | Matching gifts | $103 |
| Monroe Harding Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gifts | $67 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gifts | $55 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Matching gifts | $25 |
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