Private foundation · Flagstaff, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Geofamily Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.4M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $25K | 1 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Michael A GiovalePresident
- Daniel G GiovaleVice president
- Helene JohnstoneSecretary
- Mark N GiovaleTreasurer
- John P GiovaleDirector
- Virginia G GiovaleDirector
- Pete GiovaleDirector
- Jamie GiovaleDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Homeland heart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Nest Foundation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Homeland heart | $25K |