Private foundation · Oak Brook, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ace Hardware Foundation
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $25,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $17.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $17.3M | $25K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Kane Calamari · Oak brook · (630) 990-6600
- What to send
- Name and purpose of charitable organization, contact person, reason why funds are being requested.
- Deadlines
- December 31
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2023 filing - Limits
- Only organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kane C CalamariPresident
- William M GuzikVice president & treasurer
- Harry D Oliver IVAssistant treasurer
- Kerilyn M JohnsonSecretary
- Jennifer M GlombickiAssistant secretary
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Emergency support (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Helpful Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | Emergency support | $25K |