Private foundation · Newtown Square, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Efm Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 51 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $927K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $927K | $20K | 1 |
| 2024 | $884K | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $792K | $20K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Diane Dooner Murphy · Newtown Square · dianemurphy120gmail.com
- What to send
- The Foundation has no required form. All Information that requesting organization deems approriate should be submitted.
- Limits
- There are no restrictions or limitations on awards tother then they should be used for qualified purposes.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Peter S Dooner JrTrustee
- Diane Dooner MurphyTrustee
- Katherine Dooner LoftusTrustee
- Amy Dooner BrennanTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operating expenses
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | general operating expenses | $20K |