Community foundation · Sharon, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation of Western
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $132K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Washington County · plus 319 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $12M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12M | $132K | 6 |
| 2023 | $7.1M | $59K | 3 |
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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- Bill StrimbuPresident
- Karen Winner-SedVice president
- Lew KachulisSecretary
- Dorene PowellTreasurer
- James O'brien EsqDirector
- Rita ClementeDirector
- Joseph GabrielDirector
- Steve GurgovitsDirector
- Ron AndersonDirector
- Simonae LylesDirector
- Jeff MathewsDirector
- Ernie MayDirector
- Robert MillerDirector
- Paul E O'brienDirector
- Robert SherbondyDirector
- James T Weller SrDirector
- Kyle EnglishExecutive director
- Dennis J LiebDirector of finance
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Program support | $30K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Program support | $30K |
| Svdp - District Council of Nashville TN | Franklin, Williamson County | Program support | $25K |
| Svdp - St Mary Catholic Church | Johnson City, Washington County | Program support | $25K |
| Catholic Comfort Care Homes Dba Heart of Mary House | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $15K |
| St John Lutheran Church | Burns, Dickson County | Program support | $7,000 |
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