Public charity · Kansas City, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $110K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $22K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sumner County, Shelby County · plus 78 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $2.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | $110K | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $6,300 | 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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- Holbrook LawsonChair
- Michael DonovanVice chair
- Melissa ThomaSecretary
- Dan SabatiniTreasurer
- Billie BarnettDirector
- Lona BarrickDirector
- Sharon BeshoreDirector
- Dale BrockDirector
- Tracie ChapmanDirector
- Jimmy CunninghamDirector
- Stacey DillonDirector
- Ken FergesonDirector
- Linda FrazierDirector
- Denise GarnerDirector
- Jane GatesDirector
- John GaudinDirector
- Gary GibbsDirector
- Garbo HearneDirector
- Shari HofschireDirector
- Joan HoranDirector
- Sylvester JamesDirector
- Monique JohnstonDirector
- Ruth KeeneDirector
- Kathy LebaronDirector
- Antzee MagruderDirector
- Mike MarkeyDirector
- Maria MayDirector
- Brigitte McqueenDirector
- Celeste Guzman MendozaDirector
- Charles MooreDirector
- Dan O'neillDirector
- Gregory PerrinDirector
- Patrick RalstonDirector
- Kaveh RazaniDirector
- Mike RomeDirector
- Nola RuthDirector
- Amber SharplesDirector
- Todd SimonDirector
- Kym Koch ThompsonDirector
- Richard VierkDirecror
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
- Arts program support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Arts program support | $50K |
| Songwritingwith Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Arts program support | $25K |
| Creativets | Nashville, Davidson County | Arts program support | $20K |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts program support | $15K |
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