Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Addo Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 11 grants worth $4,250 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $250 to $500. Most often for: “Education support”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $4,250
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 to $500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Lauderdale County, Blount County, Union County, Hamilton County, Chester County, Knox County, Davidson County and 1 more · plus 276 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $197,150
How to apply
- Contact
- CHICK-FIL-A Leader Academy · Atlanta · (404) 902-5541 · Info@chickfilaleaderacademy.com
- What to send
- Application format is by digital sumbission. Contents include. 1. School and facilitator contact information. 2. Number of years of mebership chick-fil-a leader academy program with indication of application of grant in prior year. 3. Information regarding education leadership project. Including the following; community impact, budget, and timeframe of impact. 4. Microgrant application amount. 5. Sources of other funding for education leadership project. 6. Video submission showcasing education leadership project potential impact.
- Deadlines
- Round 1 application deadline: january 30th annualy. Round 2 application deadline: february 27th annu
Next one: Jan 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- 1.applicants must be employed at educational institution that is a member of the chick-fil-a leader academy. 2. Microgrant must be used toward educational leadership impact project.
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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- Leonard Bartlett Newman IVPresident, c
- Charles Garrett VaughanTreasurer, c
- Andrew WalkerSecretary
- Kevin Paul ScottDirector
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
- Education support (11 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 11 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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.
It also made 11 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.