Public charity · Evanston, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Northwestern University
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $2.1M
- Typical grant
- $218K to $1.5M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $368K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Anderson County, Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 285 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $134.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134.2M | $2.1M | 3 |
| 2023 | $122.6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Adam R KarrVice chair
- Christine E BrennanSecretary
- Michael S ShannonVice chair
- Peter J BarrisChair
- Steven A CahillaneVice chair
- Virginia M RomettyVice chair
- Adam L HoeflichTrustee
- Annette RippertTrustee (as of 5/2025)
- Brian S PosnerTrustee
- Charles A Tribbett IIITrustee
- D Cameron FindlayTrustee (until 7/2025)
- David A SachsTrustee
- Deborah L DehaasTrustee
- E Scott SantiTrustee
- Ellen KullmanTrustee
- Emily Heisley StoeckelTrustee
- Gwynne E ShotwellTrustee
- Harreld N Kirkpatrick IIITrustee
- Heather B BakerTrustee
- James A DenautTrustee
- Jane Direnzo PigottTrustee
- Jane S HoffmanTrustee
- Jay C HoagTrustee
- Jennifer Leischner LitowitzTrustee
- John Z KukralTrustee
- Kimberly QuerreyTrustee
- Lynn Hopton DavisTrustee
- Milton M MorrisTrustee
- Muneer A SatterTrustee
- Patrick G Ryan JrTrustee
- Paul J SchneiderTrustee
- Paula B PretlowTrustee
- Purnima PuriTrustee
- Tarek ElmasryTrustee
- Timothy P SullivanTrustee
- Wendy M NelsonTrustee
- Yie-Hsin HungTrustee
- Amanda J DistelVp & chief financial officer
- Amy FallsVp & chief investment officer
- David A LivelyVp alumni relations development
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
- Support of research activities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Support of research activities | $1.5M |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Support of research activities | $368K |
| Oak Ridge Associated Universities | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Support of research activities | $218K |
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