Public charity · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Center for Teacher Residencies
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $720K
- Typical grant
- $170K to $330K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $220K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County, Hamilton County · plus 48 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): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7M | $720K | 3 |
| 2023 | $7.6M | $1M | 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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- Daniel VelascoChair
- Edward HerreraTreasurer
- Corey ScholesSecretary
- Laura WeeldreyerDirector
- Tracy BachDirector
- Travis BristolDirector
- Shawnee CaruthersDirector
- Edmund ClarkDirector
- Annamarie FrancoisDirector
- Phil NguyenDirector
- Javaid SiddiqiDirector
- Kathlene CampbellCeo
- Erica HinesChief program officer
- Wayne ShenCoo
- Jill Harvieux PitnerChief growth officer
- Bill KennedyManaging director of development
- Carly BlackManaging director of programs
- Kelly RilingManaging director of programs
- Keilani MartinManaging director of programs
- Rosemary BakerProgram director
- Randall LahannProgram director
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
- Teacher residency
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Teacher Residency | Nashville, Williamson County | Teacher residency | $330K |
| Public Education Foundation Project Inspire Teacher Residency | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Teacher residency | $220K |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | Teacher residency | $170K |
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