Public charity · Fort Collins, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Esa Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $64K
- Typical grant
- $64K to $64K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $64K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $123K
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Douglas MillsInternational treasurer/controller
- Kim MandrellChairman
- Tammy AkinesSecretary
- Rosalie GriffithVice chairman
- Judi KingDirector
- Ann MurryDirector
- Jennifer SparkmanDirector
- Kathy LoydDirector
- Gordon LeongTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 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 the hospital's operations and research activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Support of the hospital's operations and research activities. | $64K |
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