Public charity · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Center for Teacher Residencies
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $719,629 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $170,000 to $329,629. Most often for: “Teacher residency”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $719,629 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $170,000 to $329,629 (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 $220,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? 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
- $7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7M | $720K | 3 |
| 2023 | $7.6M | $1M | 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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- 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 (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | Teacher residency | $170K |
| Nashville Teacher Residency | Nashville, Williamson County | Teacher residency | $330K |
| Public Education Foundation Project Inspire Teacher Residency | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Teacher residency | $220K |
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