Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dena Charitable Trust
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $56K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Sumner County, Shelby County, Lewis County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $245K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $245K | $56K | 5 |
| 2023 | — | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jaqueline W DanforthTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $36K |
| Exotic Pet Wonderland | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $5,000 |
| Horse Haven of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $5,000 |
| Lucky Farms Animal Rescue | Bethpage, Sumner County | General support | $5,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | General support | $5,000 |