Private foundation · Cary, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
James B Tafel Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 33 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 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $230K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230K | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $194K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $185K | $13K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ida may tafel · cary · 8474620322
- What to send
- The request should be in writing
- Limits
- This organization only makes contributions to organizations described in irc section 170(c).
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Ida May TafelTrustee
- Julie K Tafel-KlausTrustee
- James B Tafel JrTrustee
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Charitable | $25K |