Private foundation · Princeton, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Tenacre Foundation
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $1.3 million to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $197,981 to $632,500. Most often for: “Christian science-based schools”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $1.3 million · 3 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $197,981 to $632,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $477,019, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 67 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
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $31.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.4M | $1.3M | 3 |
| 2023 | $50.9M | $1.2M | 1 |
| 2022 | $95.7M | $3.6M | 1 |
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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- Emily SmithChair
- Cynthia R LoveVice chair
- Gail ChaddockTrustee
- Cynthia TylerTrustee (thru 4/25)
- David CookTrustee
- Thomas FullerTrustee
- Janet HatherellTrustee (beg 6/24)
- David DanielsTrustee (beg 6/24)
- Robert RuppTrustee (beg 6/24)
- Brian StockPresident & ceo
- Catheryn E MurdochTrustee/treasurer/cfo
- Rosy LumSecretary; comm. manager (beg 12/24)
- Regina OandahAsst treas; controller (beg 7/24)
- Marina N BonsiSnr director; asst sec (thru 6/24)
- Adam ScherrAsst sec; housekeeping manager
- Gary L WrightAsst treas; controller (thru 7/24)
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
- Christian science-based schools (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Knoxville, Knox County | Christian science-based schools | $632K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Knoxville, Knox County | Christian science-based schools | $477K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Knoxville, Knox County | Christian science-based schools | $198K |
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