Public charity · Manchester, NH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $168K
- Typical grant
- $6,550 to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,025, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Lewis County, Lawrence County, Anderson County, Greene County, Williamson County, Washington County · plus 803 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 90% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 9 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $30.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.3M | $168K | 10 |
| 2023 | $26.1M | $32K | 5 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Laurie Leshin PhdChair
- Donald E Bossi PhdVice chair
- Richard L ClemmerVice chair
- Vincent Wilczynski PhdTreasurer
- Christopher MooreSecretary, ceo
- Dean KamenFounder & board member
- Ursula BurnsBoard member
- Robin N Coger PhdBoard member
- Karen HortingBoard member
- Matt RendallBoard member
- Martine RothblattBoard member
- James ScapaBoard member
- Jayshree SethBoard member
- David Siegel PhdBoard member
- Melissa Smith PhdBoard member
- Rajesh SubramaniamBoard member
- Robert M TuttleBoard member
- Emily Van Dunk PhdBoard member
- Grace Jinliu Wang PhdBoard member
- Dantaya WilliamsBoard member
- General Janet WolfenbargerBoard member
- Christopher RakeExecutive vp & coo
- Pedro L DiazChief information officer
- Mark S GiordonoVp, development
- Danielle M PliskaChief financial officer
- Michael C SheaVp, program delivery
- Amy Lynn HuntChief people officer
- Ronald FalconeChief sourcing officer
- Brooke BlewVp, marketing & communications
- Janell Nicole CatlinVp, social impact & engagement
- William Potter SaxeVp, risk mgmt/gen cnsl
- Rachel Allison MooreSenior director, engineering
- Kim R WiermanSenior director, fll
- Andrea W DavisPast director, global field ops
- Vincent D RodinoSr dir, school engagement & edu.
- Collin C FultzSenior director, frc & ftc
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 support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County School District | Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County | Program Support | $71K |
| Knox County Schools | Knoxville, Knox County | Program Support | $29K |
| Hardin Valley Academy Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program Support | $15K |
| Greeneville City Schools | Greeneville, Greene County | Program Support | $10K |
| Westlake and Eanes Science and Technology Association | Austin | Program Support | $9,050 |
| Oak Ridge Schools | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Program Support | $9,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Program Support | $6,800 |
| Johnson City Public Schools | Johnson City, Washington County | Program Support | $6,550 |
| Stemtech21 | Hohenwald, Lewis County | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Williamson County Board of Education | Franklin, Williamson County | Program Support | $6,000 |
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