Private foundation · Washington, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bainum Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100
- Typical grant
- $100 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Franklin County · plus 113 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $16.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.1M | $100 | 1 |
| 2023 | $12.1M | $77 | 1 |
| 2022 | $6.6M | $7,150 | 2 |
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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- David DanielsChief executive officer
- Mae CheungPart year secretary
- Charles LedsingerDirector
- Tammy MannDirector
- Brooke BainumDirector
- Felicia DehaneyDirector
- Amanda Misiko AndereDirector
- Scott RenschlerChair
- Michael BrannanChief financial officer
- Aimee StewartPart year secretary
- Kathleen SimpsonDirector
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
- Support of college scholarship and financial aid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewanee - University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | Support of college scholarship and financial aid | $100 |
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