Public charity · Beverly Hills, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Discovery Land Company Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $230K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $220K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $115K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “This grant was to improve and expand the capabilities of the...”
- Total giving that year
- $2.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $230K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Christy NicholsExecutive director/secreta
- Michael MeldmanPresident
- Hunter Scott MeldmanTreasurer
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
- This grant was to improve and expand the capabilities of the arrington volunteer fire department, and with...
- Food bank program
Tennessee organizations it funded
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| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrington Volunteer Fire Department | Arrington, Williamson County | This grant was to improve and expand the capabilities of the arrington... | $220K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Food bank program | $10K |
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