Community foundation · Akron, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Akron Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $270K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $260K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $135K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 328 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $14.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.8M | $270K | 2 |
| 2023 | $17.2M | $101K | 1 |
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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- Marty HauserChair
- J Bret TreierTrustee
- S Theresa CarterSecretary
- Sylvia TrundleImmediate past chair
- Carla ChapmanCommunity investment co-chair
- Mark BachmannTrustee
- Tracy DoweTrustee
- Tracy CarterTrustee
- Laura CulpTrustee
- Jody KonstandGovernance chair
- James PickardVice chair/audit chair
- Bill SteereTrustee
- Kim Haws FalascoCommunity relations chair
- Doug KuczynskiTrustee
- Shefali MaheshTrustee
- Angelina MiloTrustee
- Brian MooreTrustee
- Ernest PouttuTreasurer/finance chair
- Steve SchmidtCommunity investment co-chair
- Katie SmuckerTrustee
- Keeven WhiteStrategic planning chair
- Tim AbleTrustee
- Dennis Butts JrTrustee
- Kendra PhilonTrustee
- John T Petures JrPresident & ceo
- Steven H SchloenbachVice president, cfo
- John GarofaloVp of community investment
- Laura LedererVp & cdo
- Dennis JanskyDirector of accounting & admin.
- Tracy BurtDirector of marketing
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
- For general program support
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 Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For general program support | $260K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | For general program support | $10K |
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