Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mcadams Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,100
- Typical grant
- $1,100 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County · plus 12 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $28,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $28K | $1,100 | 1 |
| 2023 | $15K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kathleen r mcadams · indianapolis · 3174717380
- What to send
- Written request with supporting detail.
- Limits
- Operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or to foster international amateur sports competition within the united states.
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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- Kathleen R McadamsTrustee/president
- Martha L OlsonTrustee/vice-president
- Timothy A McadamsTrustee/vice-president
- James E McadamsTrustee/vice-president
- Lars OlsonTrustee/vice-president
- Nels OlsonTrustee/vice-president
- Kristin OlsonNon-voting trainee
- Grant McadamsNon-voting trainee
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
- Imagination library
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, Sevier County | Imagination library | $1,100 |