Public charity · Nashville
Big Brothersbig Sisters of Middle
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $507,401 · 1 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant
- $40,655 to $289,461 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $177,285, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County
- 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
- $507,401
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507K | $507K | 3 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $3.5M | 4 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Melissa Hudson-GantCeo
- David EstrinCoo
- Bryan CurrieChief impact
- Nicole CeccacciVp of financ
- Thomas LampeChair
- Missy AcostaVice preside
- Lusheena Jones-CooferSecretary
- Brent GayTreasurer
- Grant KinnettImmediate pa
- Jack BaxterBoard member
- Brandon CorbinBoard member
- Kelly HodgesBoard member
- Scott RomineBoard member
- Edward RuckerBoard member
- Erica Vick PenleyBoard member
- Cher PortiesBoard member
- James HallockBoard member
- Marquita QuallsBoard member
- Winston JusticeBoard member
- Amelia BozemanBoard member
- Digna ForbesBoard member
- Marq BurnettBoard member
- Suzanne SmithBoard member
- Liz SitgreavesBoard member
- Shannon MyersBoard member
- Tony GrandeBoard member
- Dana FriersonBoard member
- Josh WoodBoard member
- Lori WilliamsBoard member
- Rik ReitmaierBoard member
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
- Youth programs
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bbbs of Clarksville | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Youth programs | $41K |
| Bbbs of East Tntri-Cities | Knoxville, Knox County | Youth programs | $289K |
| Bbbs of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Youth programs | $177K |
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