Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
100% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 93 totaling $48.5M
- Typical grant
- $14K to $96K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $26K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Maury County, Sumner County, Hamilton County, Bradley County and 7 more · plus 7282 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 37% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 34 of 92.
- Total giving that year
- $2979.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2979.1M | $48.5M | 93 |
| 2023 | $2058.4M | $23.6M | 97 |
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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- Esta StecherDirector-chair
- Robert KatzDirector
- Megan TaylorDirector
- Mae CavoliDirector
- David GolubDirector
- John MastrianiDirector
- Deborah LeoneDirector
- Jeff GoldenbergDirector
- Abby Joseph CohenDirector
- Karey D DyePresident
- Donald IronsVice president
- Benjamin RaderSecretary
- Mariam KamshadVice president
- Michael WodaVice president
- Kenneth SheinmanAsst. treasurer
- Brian DesilvaVice president
- Stephanie JaquezVice president
- Timothy CorsonVice president
- Thomas MorinAsst. treasurer
- Emmett St JohnTreasurer
- Christopher O'keefeAsst. treasurer
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
- Religious
- Community & human services
- Education
- Medical / public services
- Environment & animal protection
- Arts and culture
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community Capital Corporation | Nashville, Davidson County | Community & human services | $30M |
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc. | Bartlett, Shelby County | Community & human services | $4M |
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Franklin, Davidson County | Community & human services | $2.5M |
| Mending Hearts Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Medical / public services | $2M |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $1.9M |
| United South & Eastern Tribes Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Community & human services | $1.5M |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $1M |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical / public services | $619K |
| General Council of United Methodist Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $439K |
| Seeding Success | Memphis, Shelby County | Community & human services | $388K |
| The University of Tennessee Foundat Ion Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Education | $355K |
| General Council of United Methodist Church | Springfield, Robertson County | Religious | $344K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Environment & animal protection | $237K |
| Schoolseed Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Community & human services | $180K |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $172K |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $127K |
| West End Community Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $125K |
| Fellowship Adventures Opportunities | Franklin, Williamson County | Community & human services | $115K |
| Abes Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | Medical / public services | $106K |
| American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical / public services | $105K |
| Church of the City | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious | $100K |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Medical / public services | $100K |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $100K |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $96K |
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Community & human services | $95K |