Private foundation · Depew, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Carol J Adragna
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $17K
- Typical grant
- $17K to $17K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $17K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 72 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $388K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388K | $17K | 1 |
| 2024 | $339K | $15K | 1 |
| 2023 | $412K | $6,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The carol l adragna family foundat · depew · 7166017793
- What to send
- The foundation will not use a formal application process to qualify candidates for the scholarship awards. Instead, recommended candidates will audition for the scholarship committee. The performance at this audition along with the candidate's scholastic achievements during high school will be evaluated by the committee to determine if the candidate will be awarded a scholarship.
- Limits
- Candidate must be a student with an interest in pursuing a career in music and must graduate from high school and be accepted at a post-secondary educational institution.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Lori FosterTrustee
- David E GutowskiTrustee
- Jeffrey AdragnaTrustee
As listed in its 2025 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 - unrestricted
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.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General - unrestricted | $17K |