Public charity · Federal Way, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150,000
- Typical grant
- $150,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $150K | 1 |
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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- Thomas Vander ArkPresident
- Edgar PalaciosTreasurer
- Mike McgalliardSecretary
- Byron SandersDirector
- Caroline Vander ArkExecutive director
- Rashawn CaruthersPartner, advocacy
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
- Build and scale microschool model
Tennessee organizations it funded
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| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lab School of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Build and scale microschool model | $150K |
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