Public charity · Richmond, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Propane Education & Research Council Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $7,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County · plus 19 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $640,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $640K | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $345K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Thomas Perkins JrPresident and ceo
- Bridget KiddChief operating officer
- Shawn StackSvp, finance, data, and technology
- Erin HatcherSvp, communications and marketing
- Eric KusterSvp, safety, educ, and compliance
- Theresa RyanDir of administration and hr
- Lyndon RickardsDir of safety and compliance
- Grace WillisDir of market and industry data
- Michael NewlandDir of agriculture business development
- Gavin HaleDir of product development & power generation
- Chris HillChairman
- Mike GarciaVice chairman, producers
- Michael DeberdineVice chairman, marketers
- Bob YoungSecretary
- Dan RichardsonTreasurer
- Chris DefilippoPast chairman
- Jeff KernsPast secretary
- Michael DickinsonDirector
- Antwan HolmesDirector
- Mark SuttonDirector
- Brian WilkinDirector
- Brent EdwardsDirector
- Becca GibbensDirector
- Bernie GuffeyDirector
- Michael HeimDirector
- Chelsea KilburnDirector
- Pamela LockeDirector
- Brandon LongDirector
- Joe McginnDirector
- Duncan McginnisDirector
- Paige O'dellDirector
- Warren PattersonDirector
- David ReynoldsDirector
- Megan SharpDirector
- Leslie WoodwardDirector
- Kenny WorkmanDirector
- Seth ZehlerDirector
- Lisa ZuppasDirector
- Kevin CobbDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Technical school propane education curriculum grant (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, Bradley County | Technical school propane education curriculum grant | $7,500 |
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