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Public charity · Brunswick, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Communities of Coastal Georgia

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $35K
Typical grant
$15K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Hamilton County, Davidson County · plus 110 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$7.2M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$7.2M$35K2
2023$5.2M$25K2

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Phillip SaussyDirector
  • David W WrightDirector
  • Hillary S StringfellowChairperson
  • Jack C KilgoreDirector
  • Alan AckridgeDirector
  • Sugandha YadavDirector
  • Joel K ArlineDirector
  • Jeff BarkerDirector
  • William HodgesDirector
  • Martin J MillerDirector
  • Mary T RootDirector
  • Michael K MaloyDirector
  • Pat Hodnett CooperDirector
  • Rene C ShelnuttDirector
  • Donald MyersDirector
  • Stephen V KinneyDirector
  • Cedric KingDirector
  • Reese LanierDirector
  • Keeva KasePresident & ceo
  • Laura MooreCfo & coo

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

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.

Tennessee grants from Communities of Coastal Georgia
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Mccallie School Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyGeneral support$20K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support$15K

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