Private foundation · San Diego, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sempra Foundation
In 2024 it gave 11 grants worth $27,442 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Bradley County. A typical grant was $83 to $1,680.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $27,442 · 1 in Bradley County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $83 to $1,680 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $225: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 36% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $1.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M | $27K | 11 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $29K | 11 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (2 grants)
- Education (2 grants)
- Health (2 grants)
- Medical research (1 grant)
- Animals (1 grant)
- Public (1 grant)
- Health and human services (1 grant)
- Community (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 8 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Bradley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anglican Relief and Development Fund | Cleveland, Bradley County | Community | $508 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 12 to Tennessee groups totaling $38,405. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $20K | 2024 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Health | $8,531 | 2024 |
| Marty Goetz Ministries Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Religion | $4,121 | 2024 |
| Educational Media Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Education | $3,640 | 2024 |
| Church of God | Cleveland, Bradley County | General operating support | $1,000 | 2024 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $420 | 2024 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical research | $323 | 2024 |
| Hope for Haiti | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Religion | $160 | 2024 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Education | $100 | 2024 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, Marion County | Animals | $80 | 2024 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Public | $20 | 2024 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | Human services | $10 | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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