Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc.
In 2023 it gave 8 grants worth $2.4 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $150,000 to $476,500. Most often for: “Advancing racial justice”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $2.4 million · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $150,000 to $476,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $204,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County, Hamilton County, Knox County · plus 1093 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
- 25% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 1 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $326 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $326M | $2.4M | 8 |
| 2022 | $276M | $1.7M | 5 |
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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- Bltn Holdings LLCMember
- C Fred TaylorTrustee
- John R TaylorPresident/trustee
- W Myles TaylorTrustee
- Jennifer ReynosoTrustee
- Kristen GurdinGeneral counsel & secretary
- Raymond EngTreasurer/director of finance
- Michael HirschhornForeign grants officer
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Advancing racial justice (4 grants)
- Advancing girls' agency and education (1 grant)
- Advancing racial justice and women's rights (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 7 |
From its 2023 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Girls Inc. | Hixson, Hamilton County | Advancing girls' agency and education | $150K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | Advancing racial justice | $800K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | General operating support | $476K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | Advancing racial justice | $350K |
| Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (bold) | New Market, Jefferson County | General operating support | $258K |
| Appalachian Community Fund Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Advancing racial justice | $150K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | Advancing racial justice and women's rights | $125K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | Advancing racial justice | $75K |
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