Public charity · Franklin
Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $59,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 to $17,500. Most often for: “Sponsor event in county”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $59,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 to $17,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $74,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74K | $59K | 5 |
| 2023 | $29K | $22K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Tom RybakChair
- Ken MooreImmediate past chair
- Brandy BlantonVice chair/chair elect
- Lee KennedySecretary
- Steve SmithTreasurer
- Sharon HatcherDirector
- Sean AielloDirector
- Matt LahiffDirector
- Jennifer MasonDirector
- Eric StuckeyDirector
- Justin FosterDirector
- Matt LargenDirector
- Bari BeasleyDirector
- Hitesh PatelDirector
- Dan PrestonDirector
- Andy MarshallDirector
- Allen ArenderDirector
- Alma MclemoreDirector
- Maureen ThorntonPresident & ceo
- David EdwardsVp, finance & admin
- Lauren WardVp, marketing & comm
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
- Sponsor event in county (4 grants)
- Sponser event in county (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Sponser event in county | $20K |
| Williamson County Parks & Recreation | Franklin, Williamson County | Sponsor event in county | $18K |
| Tennessee Soccer Club | Franklin, Williamson County | Sponsor event in county | $7,500 |
| Alliance Volleyball Club | Franklin, Williamson County | Sponsor event in county | $7,500 |
| TN Secondary School Athletic Association (tssaa) | Hermitage, Davidson County | Sponsor event in county | $6,500 |
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