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Public charity · Southfield, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Say Detroit

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $10K
Typical grant
$10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 18 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
$405K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$405K$10K1
2023$409K$10K1

How to apply

Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.

Board and officers

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  • Rob OrleyDirector
  • Arn TellumDirector
  • Cynthia FordDirector
  • Charles RothsteinBoard chair
  • Dennis ArcherDirector
  • Al PapaDirector
  • David ProvostSecretary
  • Chad AudiDirector
  • Mitch AlbomTreasurer
  • Carmen HarlandDirector
  • Benjamin CarterDirector
  • Marc RosenthalCoo
  • Mark MendelsohnCfo
  • Richard KelleyExecutive director

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

  • Support youth and music

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Say Detroit
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Notes for NotesNashville, Davidson CountySupport youth and music$10K

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