Private foundation · Cleveland, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Jochum-Moll Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $246,298 to Tennessee groups, 6 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $41,500. Most often for: “General, unrestricted”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $246,298 · 6 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $41,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $17,399, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 82 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Support for construction of new home”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | $246K | 6 |
| 2023 | $2.9M | $136K | 7 |
| 2022 | $2.3M | $14K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Curtis E MollTrustee
- Christopher D MollTrustee
- Curtis David MollPresident /trustee
- Sara Moll RubensteinTrustee
- Stanton E KnightTrustee
- Anne Katherine KaesgenVice president /trustee
- Michele HoeglerTrustee
- Parker KaesgenTrustee
- Hanna WallaceTrustee
- Mike GriffithTreasurer
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
- General, unrestricted (5 grants)
- Support for construction of new home (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity - Nashville TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Support for construction of new home | $165K |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General, unrestricted | $42K |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | General, unrestricted | $25K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General, unrestricted | $10K |
| Nashville Classical Charter School | Nashville, Davidson County | General, unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Uprise Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General, unrestricted | $2,500 |