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Private foundation · Mentor, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Fairfax Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $25K
Typical grant
$25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Bradley County · plus 55 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$4.6M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$1.2M—0
2024$4.6M$25K1
2023$77K$5,0001

How to apply

Contact
Fairfax foundation · mentor · 2169056193
What to send
Grant requests should include an exemption letter supporting the exempt status and intended use of funds.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time. Response can be expected within two months.
Limits
Grants made only to recognized charitable organizations. No restrictions based on location, charitable field or institution.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Joe LatonaTrustee
  • Joseph JusterTrustee

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

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Tennessee grants from Fairfax Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Church of God International OfficeCharleston, Bradley CountyGeneral$25K

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