Public charity · Bayside, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Humboldt Area Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $17K
- Typical grant
- $17K to $17K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $17K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 180 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
- $11.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.9M | $17K | 1 |
| 2023 | $7.5M | $41K | 2 |
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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- David FiniganChair (start 01/25)
- Charlie JordanChair (end 12/24)
- Christina HuffVice chair
- Dina MooreSecretary
- Aristea SaulsburyDirector
- Dennis RaelDirector
- Raquel OrtegaDirector
- Marylyn Paik-NicelyDirector
- Alan NidifferDirector
- Keith FlamerDirector
- Alex Ozaki-McneillDirector
- Elias PenceDirector
- Judge Abby AbinantiDirector
- Bryna LipperChief innovation officer
- Sara DronkersCeo
- Paula Tripp-AllenVp prgms, comm p'ships/tribal rel
- Sarah MillsapVp of finance and administration
- Gina ZottolaVp advancement & philan. innovation
- Haley ClarkDirector of hr and people dev.
- Keytra MeyerDir of advancement & philan. innov.
- Katerina OskarssonExecutive in residence, core hub
- Craig WoodsDepartment dir. of prgms./comms. sol
- James KloorVp of finance and administration
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 | General operating support | $17K |
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