Private foundation · Irvine, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $233 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $233 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $233 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $233 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- 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? How we figure this
- 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
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545K | $233 | 1 |
| 2023 | $378K | $213 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Patrice R Lee · Irvine · (714) 730-4435
- 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 (1 grant)
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 Research Hosptal | Memphis, Shelby County | Community services- cancer research | $233 |
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