Private foundation · San Diego, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sempra Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $27K
- Typical grant
- $83 to $1,680 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $240, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Bradley County · plus 1490 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 36% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $1.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M | $27K | 11 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $29K | 11 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Christy IhrigPresident/board director
- Kirstie RaagasExecutive director
- Patrick BillingsTreasurer
- Lisa AbbotSecretary
- Jim BakerSecretary
- Eugene MitchellDirector
- Andy CarrascoDirector
- Randall L ClarkDirector
- Scott CriderDirector
- Matt HenryDirector
- Emily C ShultsDirector
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
- International
- Education
- Health
- Medical research
- Animals
- Public
- Health and human services
- Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Health | $20K |
| American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical research | $4,637 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Health and human services | $1,680 |
| The Anglican Relief and Development Fund | Cleveland, Bradley County | Community | $508 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Education | $250 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Public | $240 |
| The American-Haitian Foundation | Signal Mountain, Hamilton County | International | $225 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Knoxville Tennessee Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Health | $95 |
| Educational Media Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Education | $83 |
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | International | $76 |
| Big Fluffy Dog Rescue | Nashville, Davidson County | Animals | $25 |
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