Private foundation · Thomson, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Watson-Brown Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $51,000 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $6,000 to $12,000. Most often for: “Awarded scholarship grants”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $51,000 · 3 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,000 to $12,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $9,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Washington County · plus 148 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $5.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | $51K | 5 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $41K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Thomas W Brown Jr · Thomson · (706) 595-8886
- What to send
- Applications are web based and provided by foundation as needed.
- Deadlines
- Grants due april 15/ scholarships due february 8
Next one: Feb 8, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Scholarship awards are for a given acedmic year, and have a 3.0 g.p.a maintenance requirement is 3.0 and a full-time enrollment and attendance requirement at an accredited 4 year college.
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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- Thomas W Brown JrPresident, ceo & cfo
- John WoodhamSecretary
- Sara Katherine DruryTrustee
- Thomas W Brown IIITrustee
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
- Awarded scholarship grants (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Awarded scholarship grants | $21K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Awarded scholarship grants | $12K |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Awarded scholarship grants | $6,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Awarded scholarship grants | $9,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Awarded scholarship grants | $3,000 |
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