Private foundation · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Circle of Service Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $12K
- Typical grant
- $1,600 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,800, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County, Knox County · plus 635 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $37M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37M | $12K | 2 |
| 2023 | $38.7M | $875 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Christine plautz · chicago · 3128971100
- What to send
- Details on web site
- Deadlines
- Details on web site
- Limits
- Details on web site
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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- Michael P KrasnyChairman of the board
- Adam J LevinePresident, secretary, treasurer & dire
- Kimberly Miller RubenfeldExecutive vice president
- Gary KashDirector
- Michelle CollinsDirector
- Alan PatzikDirector
- Rabbi Steven Stark LowensteinDirector
- Daniel JacobsDirector
- Lianne JacobsDirector
- Ron SonenthalDirector
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
- Match/discretionary
- Community services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Community services | $10K |
| Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, Sevier County | Match/discretionary | $1,600 |
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