Private foundation · Chicago, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Motorola Solutions Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $116,000
- Typical grant
- $6,000 to $85,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County · plus 236 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $13.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.6M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $13.8M | $116K | 3 |
| 2023 | $13.3M | $85K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Motorola Solutions Foundation - Gra · Chicago · 8883259336 · foundation@motorolasolutions.com
- What to send
- The Motorola Solutions Foundation has a two-phase annual grant cycle that includes an open letter of inquiry form followed by an invitation-only full application. A grant request can be submitted through the general grant application at: https://www.motorolasolutions.versaic.com/login
- Deadlines
- Inquiry forms are available November through February, and full applications March through April.
- Limits
- Grants are only awarded to charitable organizations, schools, or foreign organizations who successfully receive charitable determination by NGO Source.
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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- Jason WinklerPresident
- Karem PerezExecutive director
- Karen DunningVice president (until 12/24)
- Kathryn MooreVice president
- John P MolloyVice president
- Cynthia YazdiVice president
- Marty HenningTreasurer
- Deborah J McmillanSecretary
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Assn to Protect Children-Ed Fund Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General Operating Support | $85K |
| Youth Encouragement Services Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
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