Private foundation · Louisville, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Gardner Foundation Incorporated
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $850
- Typical grant
- $850 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $850, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 81 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $107,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108K | $850 | 1 |
| 2023 | $92K | $850 | 1 |
| 2022 | $99K | $850 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The Gardner Foundation Inc. · Louisville · (502) 894-4440
- What to send
- Grant Application Proposed Budget
- Deadlines
- May 1
Next one: May 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
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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- William A Gardner JrVice president
- Marea G ClarkSecretary trustee
- Michael Y GardnerTrustee
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
- Conservation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Conservation | $850 |