Community foundation · Aurora, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation of the Fox
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Shelby County · plus 126 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.7M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $4.3M | $20K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Kathy BirkettDirector
- Jessica BreugelmansDirector/secretary
- Jeffrey CaliDirector/chair
- Austin DempseyDirector/past chair
- James EccherDirector/treasurer
- Stan FreeDirector/vice chair
- Matt GilmoreDirector
- Joyce HemphillDirector
- Rob HollisDirector
- Brian KonenDirector
- Don KreminDirector
- Mariana MartinezDirector
- Amy PagelsDirector
- Nicholas Richard ThompsonDirector
- Cheryl VonhoffDirector
- Wendy White EagleDirector (thru 10/24/24)
- Julie ChristmanPresident and ceo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Special Spaces Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $10K |
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