Private foundation · Athens, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Farmer Lee Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $1,600 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Roane County. A typical grant was $100 to $1,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $1,600 · 1 in Roane County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Roane County · plus 31 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Children's health research facility”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $28,950
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29K | $1,600 | 3 |
| 2023 | $31K | $1,600 | 3 |
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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- Laura BellDirector
- John BellDirector
- Alan ZielinskiTrustee
- Brooks WoodruffTrustee
- Leslie BellTrustee
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 humanitarian organizat (1 grant)
- Children's health research facility (1 grant)
- Animal sanctuary (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Roane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, Roane County | Animal sanctuary | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Memphis, Shelby County | Children's health research facility | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, Shelby County | International humanitarian organizat | $500 |