Private foundation · Ridgeland, MS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
C Spire Wireless Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Marion County · plus 40 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 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $616,563
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617K | $10K | 1 |
| 2024 | $850K | $19K | 4 |
| 2023 | $517K | $28K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Elizabeth c pickering · ridgeland · 6019747645
- What to send
- An application for formal requests may be found on the c spire foundations website. Information regarding the organization the organizations designation as a 501c3 tax exempt organization event details and the audience is requested.
- Deadlines
- 90
- Limits
- The c spire foundation considers support for 501c3 tax exempt organizations that primarily focus on steam science technology engineering arts and mathematics education that supports digital literacy technology professional skills and workforce development with preference given to those based in our region.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jim RichmondDirector
- Wesley GoingsTreasurer
- Cara CarrSecretary
- Elizabeth C PickeringExec dir president
- Hu MeenaDirector
- Meredith CreekmoreDirector
- Hugh GoingsDirector
- Betsy OellerichDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- TechX Awards Competition
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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatech | Chattanooga, Marion County | TechX Awards Competition | $10K |