Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Food Research & Action Center
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $401K
- Typical grant
- $401K to $401K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $401K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 72 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
- $13.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.1M | $401K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5M | $215K | 1 |
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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- Crystal FitzsimonsInterim president
- Luis GuardiaPresident (through 4/5/2024)
- Mayra E AlvarezChair
- Sherry BrennanSecretary/treasurer
- Beth JohnsonDirector
- Ellen BuchmanDirector
- Eric BostDirector
- Eric RodriguezDirector
- Janie HippDirector
- Jeff DavidoffDirector
- Kellie AdesinaDirector
- Kofi EsselDirector
- Laquinta HoneysuckerDirector
- Melody RichardDirector
- Nancy DaltonDirector
- Etienne PhilbinChief of staff
- Kelly HortonChief program officer (through 7/1/2024)
- Alexandra AshbrookDirector of early child nutrition
- Ata-Ul-Salaam BhattiDirector of snap
- Colleen BartonDirector of communications
- Ellen Susan TellerChief govt affairs officer
- Polly ThibodeauDirector of development
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
- Federal nutrition implementation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Justice Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Federal nutrition implementation | $401K |
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