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Private foundation · Erie, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Britton Family Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $10K
Typical grant
$10K to $10K (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
Shelby County · plus 44 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
$265K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$265K$10K1
2023$243K$10K1

How to apply

Contact
John w britton president · erie · 8148707710 · mminnaugh@skmco.com
What to send
See attached
Deadlines
See attached
Limits
See attached

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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  • John W BrittonPres./direct
  • James E Spoden EsqTreasurer/di
  • Margaret BrittonDirector
  • Matthew M MinnaughDirector

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

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Tennessee grants from The Britton Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitMemphis, Shelby CountyUnrestricted$10K

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