Public charity · Westfield, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $233,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $8,000 to $125,000.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $233,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,000 to $125,000 (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 $100,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Roane County, Davidson County · plus 58 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $6.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | $233K | 3 |
| 2023 | $5.6M | $195K | 2 |
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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- Rebecca CorbinPresident & ceo
- Alvin TowleyExecutive director
- Trenton HightowerExecutive director
- Amy BouvierVice president
- Debra PoplinChief of staff
- Katie CalabreseSenior director - verizon programs
- Ellen LawsonSponsorship director
- Darice TumeyEvents director
- Suzanne KartMarketing director
- Andrea LeeEngagement coordinator
- Amber HicksSenior coordinator
- Lydia PerezProject coordinator
- Patricia TruittSenior membership specialist
- Jeffifer GravelCustomer service
- Dr Sharon PierceTreasurer
- Dr Michael BastonDirector
- Dr Jermaine FordDirector
- Jee Hang LeeDirector
- Dr Nick NissleyDirector
- Dr Chris WhaleyBoard chair
- Dr Lisa AveryDirector
- Dr Amy DiazDirector
- Dr Torie JacksonDirector
- Dr Jim MurdaughDirector
- Dr Joe SchafferDirector
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane State Cc | Harriman, Roane County | $125K | |
| Tennessee State Univ | Nashville, Davidson County | $100K | |
| Pellissippi State Cc | Knoxville, Knox County | $8,000 |
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