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Public charity · Duffield, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Appalachian Sustainable Development

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $37,344
Typical grant
$8,508 to $28,836 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $18,672, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Washington County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
Total giving that year
$1.2 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.2M$37K2
2023$586K$40K1

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Jim BaldwinDirector
  • Dr Theresa BurrisDirector
  • Ben CasteelDirector/cha
  • Dr Heather ChampeyDirector/ ch
  • John GiffordDirector/sec
  • Earl GohlDirector
  • Antoinette GoodrichDirector
  • Trevor HansardDirector
  • Jake HarrisDirector/cha
  • Lindsey HensleyDirector
  • Dr Steven HoppDirector
  • Dirk MooreDirector
  • John ThompsonTreasurer/di
  • Jason WillisDirector
  • Janet WoolwineDirector

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

  • Beginning farmer

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.

Tennessee grants from Appalachian Sustainable Development
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, Washington County$29K
Appalachian Rcd CouncilJohnson City, Washington CountyBeginning farmer$8,508

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