Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ocean Conservancy
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $20,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $20,000 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $20,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $20K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Janis Searles JonesCeo
- John SargentChair
- Sanjay A PingleVice chair
- W Bowman CutterTreasurer
- Denise GodreauSecretary
- Claire BernardDirector
- Erin BrowneDirector
- Bonnie M CrabtreeDirector
- Colin Le DucDirector
- Laura FrancisDirector
- Steve GibbsDirector (thru 07/23)
- Jeff RosenthalDirector
- Paul ShangDirector
- Ty StikloriusDirector
- Troy TempletonDirector
- Suzanne H WoolseyDirector
- Emily WoglomEvp
- Kenneth DonaldsonCfo
- Sarah HumphriesChief of development
- Katherine AndrewsChief of strategy
- Adrienne LoftinChief people & culture officer
- Sarah BeidermanChief of staff
- Chris DorsettVp, conservation
- Scott HighleymanSenior advisor, ocean conservancy
- Jeffrey WattersVp, external affairs
- George LeonardChief scientist
- Malissa LashVp, resource development
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Community outreach/education (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diving With A Purpose & Development Group Inc. Dba Dwp | Nashville, Davidson County | Community outreach/education | $20K |
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