Public charity · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Project Lead the Way Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $102,500
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $72,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Sumner County, Davidson County · plus 268 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Program Expansion”
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $6.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | $102K | 4 |
| 2023 | $7.2M | $202K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Chris BradshawSecretary
- David Dimmett EddPresident & ceo
- Eunice HeathChair
- James RahnVice chair
- Adele Braxton-FieldsDirector
- Charles Johnson-Bey PhdDirector
- Gabriela Gonzalez PhdDirector
- Kurt LiebichPast board chair
- Zuheir ShahwanDirector
- Samuel AdamsChief financial officer
- Lisa SeayChief talent officer
- Samuel CoxChief ops & logistics officer
- Brian GreiweChief technology officer
- Catherine MinihanChief impact officer
- Joel KuppersteinChief product officer
- John WilliamsChief customer officer
- Matthew VoorsChief legal & compl. officer
- Kathleen MoteEvp & chief strategy officer (end 4/24)
- Leah BrownEvp & chief customer officer (end 6/24)
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
- Program Implementation
- Program Expansion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Implementation | $72K |
| Sumner County | Gallatin, Sumner County | Program Expansion | $10K |
| Metropolitan Nashville Public School District | Nashville, Davidson County | Program Expansion | $10K |
| Memphis School of Excellence | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Implementation | $10K |
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