Private foundation · Brentwood
Barbara J Mapp Foundation
In 2024 it gave 16 grants worth $135,697 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $500 to $15,582.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 16 totaling $135,697 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $15,582 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $9,100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County, Lewis County · plus 3 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
- 6% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 16.
- Total giving that year
- $157,197
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157K | $136K | 16 |
| 2023 | $185K | $163K | 18 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Norman MiedeDirector/foundation manage
- Linda BellDirector
- Debby MiedeDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 8 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Haven of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $17K |
| Walden's Puddle | Joelton, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
| Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $17K |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $16K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $16K |
| Agape Animal Rescue | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $14K |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $7,700 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| Nashville Humane Society | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| Pet Community Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| The Crossroads Campus | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | General support | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |