Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Federation of State Humanities Councils
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250K
- Typical grant
- $250K to $250K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 70 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 2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $13.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.9M | $250K | 1 |
| 2024 | $145K | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Eva CalderaChair
- Paxton WilliamsImmediate past chair
- Mark MiyakeVice chair
- Miranda RestovicSecretary
- Kevin LindseyTreasurer
- Carin BerkowitzDirector
- Jama BestDirector
- Shawnrece ButlerDirector
- Adam DavisDirector
- Juana GuzmanDirector
- Scott LamascusDirector
- Nashid MadyunDirector
- Jennifer OrtizDirector until may
- Leo PangelinanDirector
- Susan PriceDirector until june
- Joshua RudnikDirector
- Chris SommerichDirector
- Phoebe SteinPresident
- Joy HickeyDirector of finance and operations
- Theresa WordenDirector of engagement and impact
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Mellon foundation subgrant for general operating support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Mellon foundation subgrant for general operating support | $250K |
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