Community foundation · Wooster, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wayne County Community 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
- Davidson County · plus 118 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $8.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5.4M | — | 0 |
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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- Brent R SteinerPresident
- Marlene BarkheimerTreasurer
- Deanna TroutmanVice president
- Adam A BriggsSecretary
- Maribeth BurnsAsst treasurer
- Roger D Proper JrAsst secretary
- Michael D AgnoniTrustee
- W Michael JarrettTrustee
- Cheryl M KirkbrideTrustee
- Glenda Lehman ErvinTrustee
- Cyril OforiTrustee
- William J RobertsonTrustee
- Scott BoyesTrustee
- Lynn MoomawTrustee
- Cindy VaughnTrustee
- Mark AubleTrustee
- Melanie GarciaExecutive director
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
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