Community foundation · Decatur, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Community Foundation of
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $22,800
- Typical grant
- $5,500 to $17,300 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $11,400, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Shelby County · plus 149 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $8.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.4M | $23K | 2 |
| 2024 | $6.4M | $13K | 1 |
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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- Natalie BeckCeo
- Michele BatmanCoo
- Linda Carolton-HuberBoard member
- Lindsey CraycraftBoard member
- Steve GrohneTreasurer
- Michelle GrossBoard member
- Dr Perry GuaglianoneBoard member
- Cordell IngramBoard member
- Rich KaczynskiBoard member
- Kris LuttBoard member
- Anthony NestlerBoard member
- Duane NolandVice chair
- Dr Dana RayChair
- Jill ReedyBoard member
- Matt SamuelsBoard member
- Tony WilkinsSecretary
As listed in its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Memphis, Shelby County | Operations | $17K |
| Remote Area Medical | Rockford, Blount County | Operations | $5,500 |
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