Public charity · Dublin, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150K
- Typical grant
- $150K to $150K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 133 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
- $31.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.4M | $150K | 1 |
| 2023 | $26.5M | $150K | 1 |
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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- Rita L SoronenPresident & ceo
- Robert GeenChairman
- Kris KaffenbargerVice chair
- Deepak AjmaniVice chair (exit 8/24)
- Mike O'malleySecretary
- Richard KrumholzTreasurer
- Julie BieszczatTrustee
- Laura ButricoTrustee
- Rasheeda ClarkTrustee (enter 1/25)
- Eric DalyTrustee
- Pamela FarberTrustee
- Jelani FreemanTrustee
- Jhonny MercadoTrustee
- Blair MillerTrustee
- Scott MoeschbergerTrustee
- Wendy Thomas MorseTrustee
- Sean NiklasTrustee
- M Coley O'brienTrustee
- Carlos RibasTrustee (enter 1/25)
- Terry StigdonTrustee
- Pete SuerkenTrustee
- Kirk TannerTrustee (enter 9/24)
- Michael WelchTrustee
- Tamika WilliamsTrustee
- Mike ZakTrustee (exit 12/24)
- Eric SpiresSvp, cfo
- Jennifer JusticeSvp, strategic program development
- Jill CrumbacherSvp, marketing & development
- Melinda HaggertySvp, general counsel
- David FrissoraSvp, business development(exit 9/24)
- Heather MillerSvp, human resources
- Julianne NicholsVp, marketing & communications
- Dean BringVp, development
- Andrea GlassVp, programs
- Andrea WilliamsVp, training
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
- Wendy's wonderful kids grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Children's Service | Nashville, Davidson County | Wendy's wonderful kids grant | $150K |
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