Public charity · Germantown
Germantown Education Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $40,366
- Typical grant
- $8,557 to $14,535 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,814, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $44,355
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44K | $40K | 4 |
| 2023 | $98K | $95K | 6 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Joni HesterExecutive director
- Gary YenserDirector
- Sophia ColeDirector
- Jason GillumDirector
- Dr Manjit KaurDirector
- Courtney BrowningDirector
- Chris RoetkerTreasurer
- Laura Clark Beg 0522Director
- Jessica Comas Beg 0522Secretary
- Rees HodgesCompliance officer
- Mike HarlessDirector
- Clark KelmanPresident
- Nikki HuffmanDirector
- Anna FagalaDirector
- Kelly DayDirector
- Alexandria JohnsonDirector
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
- Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary School | Germantown, Shelby County | Education | $15K |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Germantown, Shelby County | Education | $11K |
| Dogwood Elementary School | Germantown, Shelby County | Education | $8,557 |
| Farmington Elementary School | Germantown, Shelby County | Education | $6,202 |
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