Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Haven Foundation

EIN 20-4356938 · Website · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2023

Takes applications · Mostly scholarships or aid to individuals

In 2023 it gave 13 grants worth $1 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000. Most often for: “To help freelance writers and artists who have...”.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee: 13 totaling $1 million
Typical grant How we figure this: $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask How we figure this: About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Davidson County, Sumner County, Knox County, Shelby County · plus 108 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment: None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year: $6.6 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$352K	—	0
2023	$6.6M	$1M	13

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact: Margaret Morehouse · New york · (212) 503-8800
What to send: General request giving detail as to status of grantee and purpose of grant or gift
Deadlines: Applic are accep at any time. Notice of approval, rejection or request for add'l info. Sent in 2 mos
Limits: No restrictions as to geographical areas, charitable field & educational

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

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Stephen KingDirector
Mark LevenfusTreasurer
David RapkinDirector
John McelroyDirector
Marsha DefilippoDirector
Warren SilverDirector
Fredric M SandersPresident

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

To help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illness (13 grants)

How big its Tennessee grants are

Number of Tennessee grants in each size band, tax year 2023
Grant size	Grants
Under $1,000	0
$1,000 to $4,999	2
$5,000 to $9,999	2
$10,000 to $24,999	2
$25,000 to $99,999	5
$100,000 or more	2

From its 2023 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.

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.

Tennessee grants from The Haven Foundation
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
The Blues Foundation	Memphis, Shelby County	To help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illness	$450K
Music Health Alliance	Nashville, Davidson County	To help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illness	$410K

It also made 11 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.