Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 40 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
- $340,705
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $337K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Foundation Grant Committee c/o Joshu · Indianapolis · (317) 608-6699
- What to send
- The foundation does not require a specific form or application.
- Deadlines
- Requests will be evaluated as received; there is no submission deadline.
- Limits
- The foundation, as stated in its bylaws, will make contributions to qualified exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code for, but not limited to, the following purposes: literacy, jewish education, nationwide recycling programs, alternative energy, classical musical education, public radio and television, museums, wildlife conservation, theatre, music education, aids/hiv research, hemophilia research, and food for the hungry.
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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- Robert N BaderChairman/president
- Toni R BaderSecretary/treasurer
- Sara MeyerDirector
- Jaime CarmodyDirector
- Joshua BaderDirector
- Danielle WarrenburgDirector
- Thomas J SponselDirector
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
- To provide education and family planning medical services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide education and family planning medical services | $10K |