Private foundation · Costa Mesa, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Segerstrom Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $20,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $20,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $20,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $672,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672K | $20K | 1 |
| 2024 | $743K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $621K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- The Segerstrom Foundation c/o Nancy · Costa mesa · (714) 546-0110
- 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 (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Global Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | To support various programs | $20K |