Private foundation · Costa Mesa, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Segerstrom Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $672K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672K | $20K | 1 |
| 2024 | $743K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $621K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The segerstrom foundation co nancy · costa mesa · 7145460110
- What to send
- The foundation prefers to receive a brief letter of inquiry that includes a mission statement of donee organization, description of how requested grant will be used, and copy of irc section 501(c)(3) determination letter. If the request is within the foundation's grant making guidelines a formal submittal will be solicited by the foundation.
- Limits
- Provides financial support primarily for performing and cultural arts organizations located in orange county, california.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Brent TaravellaPresident
- Nancy WestVp-grants
- John FieldsVp-treasurer
- Mary WestbrookSecretary
As listed in its 2025 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 support various programs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | To support various programs | $20K |