Private foundation · Akron, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Firstenergy Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,500
- Typical grant
- $3,500 to $3,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Warren County · plus 213 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $5.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $3,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $9.3M | $7,500 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Lorna wisham · akron · 3303845752
- What to send
- One or two page letter stating the amount requested, organization and need for grant, etc.
- Deadlines
- There are no submission deadlines, applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Limits
- Awards are made to organizations located in the continental us & include health welfare, education or art
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Irene M PrezeljTrustee
- Samuel L BelcherTrustee (through 5/23)
- Antonio FernandezTrustee
- Dan DunlapAssistant secretary (through 5/23)
- Lorna WishamPresident
- Mary M SwannSecretary
- Steve StaubTreasurer (through 5/23)
- Bill WangTreasurer (from 6/23)
- Darnella RobertsonAssistant secretary (from 6/23)
- Michelle HenryTrustee (from 6/23)
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Civic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Civic | $3,500 |