Private foundation · Norwalk, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ge Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 23 totaling $60K
- Typical grant
- $129 to $1,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $480, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County, Washington County, Williamson County, Jefferson County, Warren County, Sullivan County and 4 more · plus 2444 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 65% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 15 of 23.
- Total giving that year
- $15.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.3M | $60K | 23 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $64K | 24 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Meg thurlow · boston · 6174433004
- What to send
- Letter
- Limits
- Ge aerospace foundation restricts grant award to focus areas which includes: boston education, boston diversity, business and educational inclusion and diversity, diverse engineer development education, boston health (with specific focus areas). Ge foundation program managers identify appropriate grant partners in focus areas.
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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- Meg ThurlowPresident
- Christian MeisnerChairman
- Kathleen MayglothlingSecretary
- Jen BesslerTreasurer
- Asha BelarskiBoard member
- Tara DijulioBoard member
- Rahul GhaiBoard member
- Germaine HunterBoard member
- Bridget McgrawBoard member
- Jake PhillipsBoard member
- Riccardo ProcacciBoard member
- Deb SilvermanBoard member
- Jacey WelshBoard member
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
- Matching gift
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 | Matching gift | $37K |
| Isha Foundation Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Matching gift | $6,557 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | Matching gift | $5,025 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $2,500 |
| Shower Up | Spring Hill, Maury County | Matching gift | $2,500 |
| Kingsport Homeless Ministry Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Matching gift | $1,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $850 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital - Alsac | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $695 |
| Carecuts Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Matching gift | $500 |
| Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $500 |
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Matching gift | $500 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center Inc. | New Market, Jefferson County | Matching gift | $480 |
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Matching gift | $300 |
| The Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Matching gift | $250 |
| University School of Johnson City and Washington County Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Matching gift | $250 |
| Alive Hospice Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $200 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Matching gift | $200 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $129 |
| Franklin Wrestling Club | Franklin, Williamson County | Matching gift | $100 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $100 |
| University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Matching gift | $60 |
| Justice and Mercy International Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $50 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Matching gift | $25 |
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