Private foundation · Flint, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Isabel Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $120,000
- Typical grant
- $20,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 79 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital work”
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | $120K | 3 |
| 2023 | $2.9M | $50K | 1 |
| 2022 | $2.6M | $40K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Isabel foundation · flint · 8107670136
- What to send
- Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org
- Deadlines
- February 1st
Next one: Feb 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- The organization was formed to maintain a fund or funds so the income therefrom and the principal thereof can be used to provide financial support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities either directly, or through direct contributions, gifts and grants to other organizations, which carry on such activities and are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The majority of, and at least seventy-five percent of, contributions, gifts and grants made annually are to be made to other tax-exempt charitable and religious organizations dedicated to supporting or contributing to the cause of christian science.
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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- Tiffany W LovettPresident & trustee
- Ridgway H WhiteV/p, treasurer, secretary & trustee
- Jennifer HebertTrustee
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
- 2024-2026 pledge - general operating
- Capital work
- Matching grant for general operating expenses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | 2024-2026 pledge - general operating | $50K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Capital work | $50K |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Matching grant for general operating expenses | $20K |
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