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Private foundation · Bloomington, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

We Can Learn

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $7,883
Typical grant
$714 to $7,169 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $3,941, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Shelby County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$477K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$477K$7,8832
2023$75K$73K2

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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  • Eddie CrosbyBoard member
  • Madison MichellCo-director of communications
  • Mark RadcliffeBoard member
  • Brianna PykaCo-director of communications
  • Diane McrandalBoard member
  • Chrishonda SmithExecutive sponsor
  • Amela HuskicTreasurer
  • Michelle BarrettBoard member
  • John Robert JacksonDirector of partnerships
  • Shannon ArczynskiSecretary
  • Nikki PrivettChairperson
  • Jayne LammersChairperson

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

  • Educational software & assessment

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.

Tennessee grants from We Can Learn
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational software & assessment$7,169
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyEducational software & assessment$714

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