Private foundation · Forest Hills, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $65,000 · 1 in Sumner County
- Typical grant
- $65,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $65,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sumner County · plus 12 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 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $494,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494K | $65K | 1 |
| 2023 | $465K | $70K | 1 |
| 2022 | $450K | $51K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mark Finkelstein · Forest hills · (347) 545-1916
- What to send
- Submit in writing under the requesting organizations letterhead.
- Limits
- Limited to the care and rescue of parrots
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mark FinkelsteinPresident
- Matthew TrachtenbergSecretary
- Sam BoudelocheDirector
- Mark Powell DeceasedDirector
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
- Care of parrots
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrot Rescue Center Costa Rica | Gallatin, Sumner County | Care of parrots | $65K |
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