Private foundation · Boulder, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Boedecker Foundation
In 2024 it gave 31 grants worth $751,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Rutherford County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $30,000. Most often for: “Program Needs”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 31 totaling $751,000 · 1 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 8 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 26% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 31.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $751K | 31 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $989K | 28 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- George BoedeckerFounder/ceo
- Brianna BoedeckerVp of program/dev.
- Jennifer StapletonVp of operations
- Shelley DiedeChief financial officer
- Jeff HumphreyDirector
- Steve BeckDirector
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
- Program Needs (30 grants)
- Program Revenue (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 16 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 14 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle TN State Univ Foundation | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Program Needs | $50K |
| Ready Nest Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $60K |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $60K |
| Fannie Battle | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $50K |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $41K |
| Theatre Bug Inc. | Goodlettsville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $40K |
| Nurses for Newborns | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $40K |
| Family Affair Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Renewal House | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Nicki Mitchell Foundation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Small World Yoga | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $30K |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $20K |
| Raphah Institute | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $20K |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $20K |
| Community Fdn of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $15K |
| Equity Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| Sing Me A Story | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| Book Em | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| Songs for Sound | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
| The Mary Parrish Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Needs | $10K |
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