Private foundation · Johnston, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Citizens Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 13 grants worth $29,301 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $103 to $1,000. Most often for: “Matching gifts”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $29,301 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $103 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $220: the middle grant to the 8 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $29K | 13 |
| 2023 | $2M | $25K | 11 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- 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 (13 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Matching gifts | $25 |
| 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 |
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