Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $27,150 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,225 to $15,000. Most often for: “Louder Than Words”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $27,150
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,225 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,077: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County · plus 127 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $2.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | $27K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $30K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Marty Posch · Indianapolis · (317) 899-1022
- What to send
- Applications must be submitted online via the organization's website at the following URL: HTTP://WWW.FINISHLINE.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION AND JDSPORTS.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION and then click on foundation grants icon, scroll down, and then click on continue to eligibility quiz.
- Deadlines
- See attached footnote.
- Limits
- See attached footnote.
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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- Merlelynn BallChairwoman (end 06/2024)
- Tina GranthamSecretary
- Arianne ParisiDirector
- Jacqueline SykoraTreasurer
- Mark ClarkDirector
- John HallDirector
- Sarah PrattDirector
- Kasey JacksonChairwoman (beg. 06/2024)
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
- Louder Than Words (3 grants)
- Community Voices (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreambuilders Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Community Voices | $15K |
| Soles4souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Louder Than Words | $10K |
| Girls Inc. of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Louder than words | $1,225 |
| The 5050 Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Louder than words | $848 |
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