Private foundation · Brooklyn, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Mead Foundation Pfdn
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $30K
- Typical grant
- $30K to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 36 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $375K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375K | $30K | 1 |
| 2024 | $347K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $300K | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Melissa detrick · toledo · 4192594736
- What to send
- Submit request in writing to the contact shown above
- Deadlines
- No submission deadlines
- Limits
- Distributions should be limited to and shall include only religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or to foster national or international amateur sports competition.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- Keybank National AssociationTrustee
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Spaces | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating | $30K |