Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Educational Research
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $90K
- Typical grant
- $90K to $90K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $90K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 38 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
- $854K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854K | $90K | 1 |
| 2023 | $853K | $81K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Tyrone Howard PresidentThen past pres. (trans. 05/01/24)
- Janelle Scott Pres ElectThen president (trans. 05/01/24)
- Maisha WinnPresident elect (began 05/01/24)
- Rich MilnerPast president (until 04/30/24)
- Adrienne DixsonDirector
- Anne-Marie NunezDirector
- Cleveland HayesDirector
- Daniel SolorzanoDirector
- Dorinda Carter AndrewsDirector
- Jenny LeeDirector
- Jon HaleDirector
- Lisa De La RueDirector
- Mariana Souto-ManningDirector
- Sheneka WilliamsDirector
- Theodorea BerryDirector
- Virginia Snodgrass RangelDirector
- Bryan BrayboyDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Cecilia Rios-AguilarDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Detra JohnsonDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Helenrose FivesDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Honey WalrondDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Jessica LesterDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Linette RossDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Norma GuzmanDirector (began 05/01/24)
- Katherine EdmondsonDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Kimberly LawlessDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Linda SmithDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Mariela RodriguezDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Mary PitoniakDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Nicole JohnsonDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Thandeka ChapmanDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Veronica ValdezDirector (until 04/30/24)
- Felice J LevineExecutive director
- Norman TenorioDir. of finance & administration
- Phoebe StevensonSenior advisor
- George WimberlyDirector of professional development
- Tony PalsDirector of communications/outreach
- Lori D HillAssoc. exec. dir., programs & policy
- Robert SmithDirector of meetings
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
- Research
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Research | $90K |
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