Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Christoval Foundation
In 2024 it gave 11 grants worth $104,600 to Tennessee groups, 11 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $12,600.
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
- 11 totaling $104,600 · 11 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $12,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 27% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $104,600
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105K | $105K | 11 |
| 2023 | $106K | $101K | 10 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Cynthia Lynn NelsonVp, dir, pres, sec, treas
- Ej Ned NelsonPres, dir, sec
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
- Business scholarship fund (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 5 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 | General & Unrestricted | $25K |
| Page-Robbins Adult Day Services Inc. | Collierville, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $13K |
| Christian Brothers La Salle High School | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Business scholarship fund | $12K |
| Rise Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Raphael Institute Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Legal Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Opera Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shelby Literacy Center | Collierville, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |