Public charity · Savannah
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $105,535
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hardin County, McNairy County, Lawrence County
- 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): 11 of 17.
- Total giving that year
- $194,482
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194K | $106K | 17 |
| 2023 | $101K | $97K | 13 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Michael DavisDirector
- Ty JonesDirector
- Lindsey GrayDirector
- Tiffany JonesDirector
- Tanya TullDirector
- Blake WalleyDirector
- Sarah ShirleyDirector
- Edwin BradleyDirector
- Jack AdamsAssistant treasurer
- Dan AdkissonPresident
- Carolyn BlaknaySecretary
- David GregoryVice president
- Marsha FisherTreasurer
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
- Community Events
- Veterans programs
- Recognition of Veterans
- Medical Research
- Program for Austistic Children
- Drug Abuse Programs
- Family Abuse Programs
- Christmas for Disadvantages Children
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish Derby Renaissance | Savannah, Hardin County | Community Events | $30K |
| Hardin County Board of Education | Savannah, Hardin County | Educational programs | $30K |
| Tamb of Jackson | Jackson, Hardin County | Drug Abuse Programs | $15K |
| Alzheirmer's Tennessee | Knoxville, Hardin County | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Country Christmas | Savannah, Hardin County | Christmas for Disadvantages Children | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Tree | Savannah, Hardin County | Program for Austistic Children | $3,600 |
| Balanced Life Ministries | Savannah, Hardin County | Gospel Event | $3,350 |
| Grace Chapel | Pickwidk Dam, Hardin County | Christmas for Underprivileged children | $3,000 |
| House of Hope | Savannah, Hardin County | Food and Clothes for needy | $3,000 |
| Wreaths Accross America | Shiloh, Hardin County | Recognition of Veterans | $1,700 |
| Adamsville Police Department | Adamsville, McNairy County | Flood Asistance | $1,615 |
| City of Savannah TN | Savannah, Hardin County | Community Events | $1,100 |
| Working Dogs for Vets | Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County | Veterans programs | $1,000 |
| Imagination Library | Savannah, Hardin County | Books for children 1 to 5 | $1,000 |
| TN Law Enforcement | Selmer, McNairy County | Veterans Event | $1,000 |
| Junior Auxillary of Savannah | Savannah, Hardin County | Student Graduation Activities | $500 |
| Carl Perkins Center | Savannah, Hardin County | Family Abuse Programs | $170 |