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Private foundation · Irvine, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $233
Typical grant
$233 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $233, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 26 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$545,345

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$545K$2331
2023$378K$2131

How to apply

Contact
Patrice r lee · irvine · 7147304435
What to send
A completed application and grant request form must be submitted with irs 501(c)(3) determination letter, w-9 form, financial statements for two years, and project plan with budget.
Limits
Some grants will require execution of a "grant agreement" that stipulates the terms of the grant. All recipients outside of the united states are required to sign such an agreement, as well as any other documentation required by the irs. The foundation will not consider applications for individuals, religious organizations for religious purposes, political campaigns or individual candidates, scholarships, or sponsorship events.

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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  • Eric HovdeChairman
  • Carson LappetitoTrustee
  • Nicole BiceExecutive director
  • Kent SmithTrustee
  • Kara TrebsTrustee

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

  • Community services- cancer research

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HosptalMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity services- cancer research$233

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