Community foundation · Springfield, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation of Western
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $29K
- Typical grant
- $7,000 to $12K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 389 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): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $22.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.9M | $29K | 3 |
| 2023 | $15.1M | — | 0 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Megan BurkePresident & ceo
- Shannon GurekVp finance & operations
- Joanna BallantineVp philanthropic services
- Denise HurstVp of community impact
- Briana Wales-ThaxtonVp people and culture
- Meredith LewisDir of cmty impact and ptr.
- Karin GeorgeChair
- Charles D'amourVice chair
- Tara BrewsterFoundation trustee
- Nikki BurnettFoundation trustee
- John DavisFoundation trustee
- Linda DunlavyFoundation trustee
- Mauricia GeisslerFoundation trustee
- Magdalena GomezFoundation trustee
- Gillian HinksonFoundation trustee
- Mark KeroackFoundation trustee
- Sarah LapoliceFoundation trustee
- Paul MurphyFoundation trustee
- Payton ShubrickFoundation trustee
- Doug A TheobaldFoundation trustee until 10/24
- Gregory ThomasFoundation trustee
- Aaron VegaFoundation trustee
- Becky Wai-Ling PackardFoundation trustee
- Francia WisnewskiFoundation trustee
- Michelle SchuttFoundation trustee
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
- P: human services
- B: education
- E: health care
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | P: human services | $12K |
| Operation Broken Silence | Memphis, Shelby County | B: education | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Alsac | Memphis, Shelby County | E: health care | $7,000 |
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