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Public charity · Raleigh, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Grey Muzzle Organization

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $33K
Typical grant
$8,000 to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Davidson County · plus 101 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
Total giving that year
$1.7M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.7M$33K2
2023$1.1M$25K2

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Barbara GianniniPresident (from february)
  • Marc ZaretskyVice-president
  • Kelli ChickosSecretary
  • Jim PikulaTreasurer
  • Ashley AckleyDirector
  • Jan ShellhammerDirector
  • Tara HareDirector
  • Alissa ToturaDirector
  • Denise FleckExecutive director (from november)
  • Lisa LunghoferExecutive director (thru october)

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

  • Dental care
  • Keeping senior dogs in their homes

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from The Grey Muzzle Organization
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Pet Community CenterNashville, Davidson CountyKeeping senior dogs in their homes$25K
Knoxville- Knox County Council On AgingKnoxville, Knox CountyDental care$8,000

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