Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Meals On Wheels America
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $151K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $31K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Washington County, Knox County, Shelby County, Roane County, Hawkins County, Warren County · plus 165 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 3 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $5.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.7M | $151K | 9 |
| 2024 | $6.5M | $127K | 7 |
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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- Luann OatmanChair
- Kevin DonnellanVice chair
- John MarickSecretary/treasurer
- Patti LyonsImm. past chair
- Stephanie Archer-SmithDirector
- Lisa DavisDirector
- Holly HaglerDirector (til 8/25)
- Marvin IrbyDirector
- Derrick MashoreDirector
- Jennifer SteeleDirector
- Lisa WidemanDirector
- Doug WrightDirector
- Stephanie FreemanDirector (as of 8/25)
- Ellen HollanderPresident and ceo
- Kenneth EuwemaCfo & coo
- Kristine TemplinChief devel. & marketing officer
- Robert HerbolsheimerChief legal/compliance officer
- Deirdre Mcginley-GieserChief strategy & impact officer
- Jennifer YoungChief mem. officer & cos (as of 1/25)
- Joshua ProtasChief policy officer
- Lynn GreshamChief hr officer
- Ipyana SpencerChief health officer
- Kelly TrimyerVp, strategic alliances
- Lea C FlorenceVp, programs
- Bradley TritschAsst general counsel
- Colleen ClarkSr dir, devel. strategy and growth
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Project 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Tennessee Area Agency On Aging and Disability | Johnson City, Washington County | Project support | $35K |
| Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Memphis, Shelby County | Project support | $32K |
| Meals On Wheels Northeast Tennessee | Johnson City, Washington County | Project support | $31K |
| Bethlehem Centers Charlotte Hot Lunch | Nashville, Davidson County | Project support | $10K |
| Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency | Nashville, Davidson County | Project support | $10K |
| Mooresburg Community Association | Mooresburg, Hawkins County | Project support | $10K |
| Warren County Home Delivery Meals Inc. | Mc Minnville, Warren County | Project support | $10K |
| Knoxville-Knox County Council On Aging | Knoxville, Knox County | Project support | $6,362 |
| Mid-East Community Action Agency | Kingston, Roane County | Project support | $6,362 |
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