Public charity · Schaumburg, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $26K
- Typical grant
- $8,000 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,240, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Claiborne County, Knox County · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $2.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | $26K | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $17K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Janet DonlinDirector
- Rena Carlson-LammersChair
- Lori TellerChair - past (until 6/24)
- Jon PennellTreasurer
- Saundra WillisDirector
- Erin CaseyDirector
- Sam MillerDirector
- Melanie MarsdenDirector - past (until 6/24)
- Heather CaseVice chair
- Joe DipetroDirector
- Kimberly TopperDirector
- Spencer StellyDirector
- Kyle FrettDirector - past (until 6/24)
- Max PaulsonDirector - past (until 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
- Student funding
- Disaster relief
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Claiborne County | Disaster relief | $10K |
| University of Tennessee Savma | Knoxville, Knox County | Student funding | $8,240 |
| Lincoln Memorial University Savma Chapter | Harrogate, Claiborne County | Student funding | $8,000 |
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