Community foundation · Elkhart, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $67K
- Typical grant
- $5,462 to $52K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 298 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 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $35.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.7M | $67K | 3 |
| 2023 | $25.4M | $54K | 4 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- David WeaverChairperson
- John LiechtyVice chair
- Ken JulianSecretary
- Todd ClevelandTreasurer
- Amy BrownDirector
- Angie EggeringDirector
- Becky BontregerDirector
- Bj ThompsonDirector
- Bruce KorenstraDirector
- Dan MorrisonDirector
- Denise DavisDirector
- Derald BontragerDirector
- Eric IvoryDirector
- Galen MillerDirector
- Isaac TorresDirector
- Jan FarronDirector
- Kerri RitchieDirector
- Kurt JanowskyDirector
- Ola YoderDirector
- Raquel EspinosaDirector
- Theresa GundenDirector
- Peter L MccownPresident
- Cole PatuzziCfo
- Candace YoderSenior advisor
- Carrie BerghoffCdo
- Brian CookCmo
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 further the exempt purpose of the organization
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 Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $52K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10K |
| Africa University | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,462 |
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