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Private foundation · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $10,000
Typical grant
$10,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 104 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): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$986,924

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$987K$10K1
2023$980K—0

How to apply

Contact
Sarah herda graham foundation · chicago · 3127874071
What to send
See attached statement
Deadlines
See attached statement
Limits
See attached statement

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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  • Sarah HerdaExecutive director
  • John SyvertsenTrustee
  • Sean KellerTrustee
  • Brian BlackTrustee
  • Amanda WilliamsTrustee
  • Eric MckissackTreasurer
  • David BrownPresident
  • Monica ChadhaSecretary
  • Antonio TorresTrustee
  • Chandra Goldsmith GrayTrustee

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

  • Disability Meets Architecture

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.

Tennessee grants from Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyDisability Meets Architecture$10K

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