Public charity · Silver Spring, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Achieving the Dream Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $25,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- 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
- Hamilton County · plus 11 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $582,872
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583K | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Dr Gregory D WilliamsBoard chair, director
- Suzanne WalshVice chair, director
- Larry KubalTreasurer, audit & finance
- Dr Mike FloresSecretary
- Dr Marcia BallingerDirector
- Nickolas CertoDirector
- Dr Pam EddingerDirector until 12/2024
- Gregory HaileDirector
- Dr Shanna JacksonDirector
- Dr Alex JohnsonDirector
- Dr Mary Alice MccarthyDirector
- Dr Nicole MelanderDirector
- Monte RandallDirector
- Ricardo TorresDirector
- Karen A StoutPresident & ceo
- Emily FroimsonChief operating officer
- Susan MayerChief learning officer
- Monica Parrish TrentChief program and network officer
- Jaqueline Cortez WangChief strat. officer, vp ext. pships
- Khalisa JacobsChief of staff
- Paula TalleyExec. director, program development
- Melinda AndersonExec.dir., network engagement
- Derrick SemenehExec. dir., it/digital transformation
- Wendi DewExec. dir., coaching practice
- Stephanie MarshallExec. dir.,meetings & learning events
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
- Award (1 grant)
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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Award | $25K |
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