Private foundation · Herrin, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Herrin Education Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant
- $2,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $42,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42K | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | $12K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cathy Shelton · Herrin · (618) 988-8024
- What to send
- Each available scholarship has its own application form specific to that scholarship with requests for various information depending on eligibility requirements.
- Deadlines
- Annually - varies by scholarship but typically request submission in february - april of the year
- Limits
- Selection on scholarships will be made by scholarship committee - determination depends on specific award restrictions such as student need, other scholarships received, grade point average, participation in sports or other extra curricular activities, etc.
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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- Carl SpeziaChairman
- Kent SmithDirector
- Marilyn DetomasiDirector
- Gary GrayDirector
- John HomanBoard secretary
- Sally GrossDirector
- Tammy GwaltneyExecutive director
- Rex BuddeBoard treasurer
- Julie ChristDirector
- Lisa LukensVice chairman
- Trisha MillerDirector
- Bert GordonDirector
- Brandon WatsonDirector
- Kathy LivelyDirector
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
- Scholarship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University Bursar's Office | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship | $2,500 |