Public charity · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $24,554
- Typical grant
- $11,673 to $12,881 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,277, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $341,698
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342K | $25K | 2 |
| 2023 | $155K | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jennifer Northam WadeChair
- Wayne FirestoneCo-chair
- Stuart H SingerImmediate past chair
- Kelly DunbarSecretary
- Nikhil MirchandaniTreasurer
- Jeffrey AllredDirector
- Eric BallDirector
- Kevin DonaldsonDirector
- Joshua FriessDirector
- Leonard A GailDirector
- Mark GidleyDirector
- David GlassDirector
- Michael GottliebDirector
- Kelsey HilbrichDirector
- Honorable Kenneth KarasDirector
- Mark T KoulogeorgeDirector
- George S LemieuxDirector
- Meredith McclintockDirector
- Tammy MccutchenDirector
- Nirav PatelDirector
- Stephen PerryDirector
- Tom RogersDirector
- James R RolandDirector
- Randal SandlerDirector
- John StubbsDirector
- Aaron TimmonsDirector
- Shaun Van HornDirector
- Rhonda HaynesExecutive director
- Sara SanchezDirector of programs & com
- Luke HillDirector of data & perform
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
- National tournament local league grant, league network grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Urban Debate League | Nashville, Davidson County | National tournament local league grant, league network grant | $13K |
| Metro Memphis Urban Debate League | Memphis, Shelby County | National tournament local league grant, league network grant | $12K |
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