Private foundation · Golden Valley, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bame Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $58,380
- Typical grant
- $58,380 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $58,380, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 124 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $58K | 1 |
| 2023 | $695K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Marissa schermer · golden valley · 6127307015 · marissabam@lubettech.com
- What to send
- Online grant application
- Deadlines
- Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event
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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- Christian N BamePresident
- Marna BameTreasurer
- Marissa Bame SchermerSecretary
- Lucas C BameDirector
- Alicia C Bame-AndersonDirector
- Natasha C BameDirector
- Jason Bame-AndersonDirector
- Christopher SchermerDirector
- Danielle N BameDirector
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
- Charitable gift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable gift | $58K |
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