Private foundation · Northbrook, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Allstate Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 36 totaling $129,500 · 2 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant
- $500 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Blount County, Montgomery County, Hamilton County, Washington County, Bedford County and 6 more · plus 1974 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 61% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 17 of 28.
- Total giving that year
- $38 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38M | $130K | 36 |
| 2023 | $34.8M | $48K | 29 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ellen lisak · northbrook · 8474023497
- What to send
- Letter of proposal
- Deadlines
- Proposal reviewed as received
- Limits
- Must be within the united states
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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- Thomas WilsonChairman and president
- Elizabeth BradyVp and secretary
- Julie ChoVp and assistant secretary
- John DugenskeVp and cio
- Alexandra BandVp and treasurer
- Elliot StultzVp and assistant secretary
- Carol LundahlVp and assistant treasurer
- Joseph WashburnVp and assistant treasurer
- Jennifer BrownAssistant secretary
- Christine DebiaseTrustee
- Suren GuptaTrustee
- Zulfikar JeevanjeeTrustee
- Jesse MertenTrustee
- Mark PrindivilleTrustee
- Mario RizzoTrustee
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
- Agent - individual hh
- Employee helping hands
- Helping hands group grants
- Disaster relief - hurricane helene and milton
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of Tennessee River | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Helping hands group grants | $10K |
| Goines to Rise | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Disaster relief - hurricane helene and milton | $75K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | Helping hands group grants | $10K |
| Joy of Dawn Inc. | Maryville, Blount County | Helping hands group grants | $5,000 |
| Kappa Community Foundation of the Midsouth | Germantown, Shelby County | Helping hands group grants | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| Better Days Dog Rescue Inc. | Wartrace, Bedford County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| Classical Melodies Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Knoxville, Knox County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc. | Cookeville, Putnam County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Joy of Dawn Inc. | Maryville, Blount County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Joy of Dawn Inc. | Maryville, Blount County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Kappa Community Foundation of the Midsouth | Germantown, Shelby County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Middle Valley Elementary Pto | Hixson, Hamilton County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| Scotts Hill High School Anglers | Reagan, Henderson County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| St Joseph School | Knoxville, Knox County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Employee helping hands | $1,000 |
| The Arc Knox County | Knoxville, Knox County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Una Recreation Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Walters State Community College Foundation | Morristown, Hamblen County | Agent - individual hh | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee helping hands | $500 |
| Girls Preparatory School Inc. | Chattanooga, Marion County | Agent - individual hh | $500 |
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