Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Fund for Theological Education Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $160,000
- Typical grant
- $12,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Dickson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Carroll County, Knox County · plus 46 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $160K | 7 |
| 2023 | $565K | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Matt Bloom PhdSecretary/treasurer
- Rev Aisha Brooks-JohnsonTrustee
- Rev Ernest A Brooks IIIVice chair
- Rev John HelmiereTrustee
- Ms Soon Mee KimTrustee
- Andrea PerrettChair
- Dr Shively Tj SmithTrustee
- Mr J Larry StineTrustee
- Rev Dr Starksky D WilsonTrustee
- Donald Stephen Lewis JrPresident
- Paul BoisVice president of administration
- Chrishaun HoopesDirector of communications
- Christina RepoleyVice president of program
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
- Discernment lab grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Youth Ministry Training | Brentwood, Williamson County | Discernment lab grant | $50K |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, Davidson County | Discernment lab grant | $50K |
| General Board of Higher Education and Ministry - Umc | Nashville, Davidson County | Discernment lab grant | $12K |
| First Presbyterian Church Dickson | Dickson, Dickson County | Discernment lab grant | $12K |
| Discipleship Ministries Team | Memphis, Shelby County | Discernment lab grant | $12K |
| Community Transformation Ministry | Mckenzie, Carroll County | Discernment lab grant | $12K |
| Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church | Knoxville, Knox County | Discernment lab grant | $12K |
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