Private foundation · Knoxville
Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $351,000 to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $50,000. Most often for: “General funding”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $351,000 · 7 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Roane County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $351,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351K | $351K | 8 |
| 2023 | $359K | $359K | 9 |
| 2022 | $350K | $350K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- The Trust Company of TennesseeTrustee
- Sharon J PryseAdvisor
- Howard Roger RankinAdvisor
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
- General funding (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 7 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $70K |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $50K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $50K |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Program support | $50K |
| Mobile Meals Program | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $30K |
| Yoke Youth Ministries | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $1,000 |
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, Roane County | General funding | $50K |