Private foundation · Bloomington, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
We Can Learn
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $7,883 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $714 to $7,169.
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
- 2 totaling $7,883 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $714 to $7,169 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,941, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $477,290
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477K | $7,883 | 2 |
| 2023 | $75K | $73K | 2 |
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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- 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 (2 grants)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Educational software & assessment | $714 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Educational software & assessment | $7,169 |
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