Private foundation · Annapolis, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Francis E and Mildred W Gardiner Jr
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $200
- Typical grant
- $100 to $100 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County · plus 20 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
- $68K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68K | $200 | 2 |
| 2023 | $18K | $200 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Francis e gardiner jr · annapolis · 4107930759
- What to send
- Written and use of requested funds.
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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- Francis E Gardiner JrPresident & treasurer
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
- Unrestricted use by recipient
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 Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |