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Public charity · Towson, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
10 totaling $941K
Typical grant
$10K to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $30K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Knox County, Anderson County, Bedford County, Humphreys County, Shelby County, Maury County · plus 258 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 10.
Total giving that year
$29.5M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$29.5M$941K10
2023$12.2M$66K4

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Seth A McdonnellPresident/trustee
  • Matt StoverVice president/trustee
  • Alan S HelferTreasurer/trustee
  • Joe FossTrustee
  • Paul FormanTrustee
  • Nik KapauanTrustee
  • Maura JacksonTrustee

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

  • General support to further the organization's purpose.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Players Philanthropy Fund Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
International Missions Project Inc.Columbia, Maury CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$486K
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$155K
CreativetsNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$100K
Make-A-Wish Middle TennesseeNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$100K
Joseph's StorehouseHurricane Mills, Humphreys CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$30K
The University of Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$30K
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$10K
Fund RecoveryNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$10K
Girls Inc. of Tennessee ValleyOak Ridge, Anderson CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$10K
Grieve With Me Community CenterBell Buckle, Bedford CountyGeneral support to further the organization's purpose.$10K

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