Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Brunnemer Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500 · 1 in Hamblen County
- Typical grant
- $2,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamblen County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $32,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32K | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $37K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $57K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- H keith brunnemer jr · charlotte · 7043726118
- What to send
- The foundation makes grants to tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) charities as determined by the foundation directors at periodic meetings. While request from eligible charities will be considered, no form or other materials are required to be submitted.
- Deadlines
- See statement for line 2a
- Limits
- See statement for line 2a
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- H Keith Brunnemer JrChairman/pres
- H Keith Brunnemer IIIVice president
- Margaret B CarpenterSecretary
- Anna B WilderTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To provide public education services, dedicated to improving the quality of educaton in hamblen county.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamblen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hcexcell Hamblen County Foundation for Educatonal Excellence and Achieveme | Morristown, Hamblen County | To provide public education services, dedicated to improving the quality of... | $2,500 |