Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Truist Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $715,970 · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $31,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Bradley County, Sullivan County, Williamson County, Montgomery County and 3 more · plus 421 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 13 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Building career pathways to”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 26 of 26.
- Total giving that year
- $67 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67M | $716K | 26 |
| 2023 | $65.9M | $1.6M | 37 |
How to apply
- Contact
- www truist compurposetruist-found · CHARLOTTE · 8333072351
- What to send
- Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
- Deadlines
- Rolling Deadlines
- Limits
- Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Lynette BellPresident
- Kathleen S FarrellDirector
- David Weaver Retired 83124Director
- Kimberly Moore-Wrightrsgn123124Director
- Ingrid Saunders-JonesDirector
- Ernie Reigel Resigned 123124Director
- Jason CagleDirector
- Ankur VyasDirector
- Amy CollinsDirector
- Bobbi SiltenDirector
- Sherry GrazianoDirector
- Chris WardDirector
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
- Building career pathways to
- Thriving communities
- Strengthening small
- Presidential honors
- Special programs
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Center Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Building career pathways to | $25K |
| Launch Pad | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Building career pathways to | $10K |
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, Roane County | Building career pathways to | $125K |
| United Way of Rutherford County Inc. | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Building career pathways to | $70K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennnessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Thriving communities | $50K |
| Lantern Network | Brentwood, Williamson County | Building career pathways to | $50K |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Building career pathways to | $50K |
| Mid-South Minority Council Tadp | Memphis, Shelby County | Strengthening small | $33K |
| Kingsport Chamber Foundation | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Strengthening small | $31K |
| The Soulsville Charter School LLC | Memphis, Shelby County | Thriving communities | $30K |
| Forward Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Thriving communities | $25K |
| The Contributor Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Building career pathways to | $25K |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Thriving communities | $20K |
| Porter-Leath | Memphis, Shelby County | Building career pathways to | $20K |
| Thistle Farms Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Building career pathways to | $20K |
| The Help Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Building career pathways to | $20K |
| Interfaith Health Clinic Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Building career pathways to | $16K |
| Caf Momentum Nashville | Hermitage, Davidson County | Thriving communities | $15K |
| Family and Children's Service | Nashville, Davidson County | Building career pathways to | $15K |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Thriving communities | $15K |
| Karis Community Health | Cleveland, Bradley County | Thriving communities | $10K |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Building career pathways to | $10K |
| The Aloe Family Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Strengthening small | $10K |
| YMCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Presidential honors | $10K |
| Emory Valley Center Inc. | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Presidential honors | $10K |
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