Public charity · Nashville
Tennessee State Collaborative On
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 31 totaling $7.1M · 3 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant
- $100K to $375K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Rutherford County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 48% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 15 of 31.
- Total giving that year
- $7.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | $7.1M | 31 |
| 2023 | $5.9M | $5.5M | 23 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dr William H FristChairman
- Scott NiswongerVice chair
- Janet AyersSecretary
- Chuck CagleLegal counsel
- Kevin T ClaytonDirector
- David GoldenDirector
- Alberto GonzalesDirector
- Carolyn HardyDirector
- Dee HaslamDirector
- Jd HickeyDirector
- Barbara HydeDirector
- Orrin H Ingram IIDirector
- Alan LevineDirector
- Christine RichardsDirector
- Tara ScarlettDirector
- Russell WiggintonDirector
- David MansouriPresident & ceo
- Rick ZaddVice president of finance and operations
- Sharon RobertsChief k-12 impact officer (through 5/31/24)
- Mary Cypress MetzVice president of strategy
- Courtney BellVice president of strategic practice
- Aleah GuthrieVice president of policy and government relations
- Jamia StokesVice president of postsecondary programs
- Nicole SmithVice president of advocacy and communications
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
- Award
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Public Schools | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Award | $583K |
| Chattanooga 20 | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Award | $400K |
| Montessori Elementary Highland Park | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Award | $170K |
| Kipp Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $790K |
| Nashville Charter Collaborative | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $600K |
| Volunteer Schools Dba Nashville Incubator | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $500K |
| Nashville Classical Charter School | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $465K |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | Award | $394K |
| Memphis Lift Parent Institute | Memphis, Shelby County | Award | $375K |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $300K |
| Lead Public Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $250K |
| Aventura Community Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $227K |
| Tennessee Career Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Award | $207K |
| Pivot School Improvement Leaders | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $200K |
| Libertas School of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Award | $160K |
| Little Wonders Early Learning Center LLC | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $150K |
| Memphis Education Fund | Memphis, Shelby County | Award | $150K |
| Nashville Propel Parent Institute Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $150K |
| Niswonger Foundation | Greenville | Award | $150K |
| Persist Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $150K |
| Invictus Nashville Charter School | Nashville, Davidson County | Award | $125K |
| Knox Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Award | $125K |
| Man Up Teacher Fellowship | Cordova | Award | $100K |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Award | $100K |
| Tnachieves | Knoxville, Knox County | Award | $100K |
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