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Private foundation · Zionsville, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Baumgardt Family Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $50
Typical grant
$50 to $50 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $50, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Marion County · plus 15 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$80K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$80K$501
2023$33K$7,1352

How to apply

Contact
James baumgardt · zionsville · 3178736762 · yogidad1@yahoo.com
What to send
Applications should include a grade transcript, a description of financial need, an essay describing the applicant's interests and aspirations, a description of past extracurricular activities, a list of academic honors and recognitions, written recommendations from unrelated individuals, and names of academic institutions to which the individual intends to apply. Applications for grants or gifts other than scholarships should be submitted in writing with a brief description of the organization and its programs along with specific information as to the purpose of the grant request. Information as to the exempt status of the grantee should also be provided.
Deadlines
There are no specified deadlines for submission.
Limits
No restrictions or limitations have been specified.

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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  • James R BaumgardtDirector
  • Sharon E BaumgardtDirector
  • James M CorneliusDirector

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Baumgardt Family Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Project K9 HeroChattanooga, Marion CountyCharitable$50

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