Private foundation · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Washington Forrest Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,960
- Typical grant
- $3,960 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,960, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 60 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 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $896,490
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $896K | $3,960 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $3,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Rachel g mrad · arlington · 7039203688
- What to send
- Grant applications are available from the foundation
- Deadlines
- Board reviews applications quarterly board reviews applications quarterly
- Limits
- Foundation gives preference to programs in and benefitting arlington, va
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Leslie S AriailDirector
- Allison A ErdleDirector
- David D Peete JrChair
- Daniel LucckeseSecretary
- Rachel G MradExecutive director & treasurer
- Benjamin C Gravett JrAssociate director & vice chair
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
- Rhodes women's lacrosse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College | Memphis, Shelby County | Rhodes women's lacrosse | $3,960 |
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