Private foundation · Mckinney, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The 1687 Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $40,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $50,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hickman County, Shelby County · plus 115 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4.7 million
How to apply
- Contact
- Debbie Galloway · Mckinney · (214) 802-9885 · Debbie.galloway@fbwtx.com
- What to send
- Written request of description of disability and military service with life changing injury. Nature of need and amount requested for assistance.
- Deadlines
- Must be received by june 30 for calendar year assistance.
Next one: Jun 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Patti Jo Peck WoodDirector, pres,
- Deborah J GallowayDirector of finance, v.p.
- Dona R BradleyDirector
- Don L ParksDirector
- Herbert L CartwrightDirector, ceo
- Jerry G Rainey JrDirector, v.p. ranch wildlife
- Mindy R JohnsonDirector of grants, v.p.
- Thad ChambersDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital - Grant | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $10K |
| Narrow Gate Foundation - Grant | Duck River, Hickman County | Donation | $40K |
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