Private foundation · Stevens Point, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $359
- Typical grant
- $132 to $227 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $179, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County · plus 271 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $7.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | $359 | 2 |
| 2023 | $6.2M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sentry insurance · stevens point · 7153467636 · kalynn.pempek@sentry.com
- What to send
- Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution.
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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- Peter McpartlandDirector / vice president
- Timothy KovacSecretary
- Todd SchroederDirector / treasurer
- Elisha WilliamsDirector
- Kalynn PempekExecutive director
- James McdonaldDirector
- Stephanie SmithDirector / president
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
- Donations - matching gift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Pbs | Knoxville, Knox County | Donations - matching gift | $227 |
| Nashville Public Televison | Nashville, Davidson County | Donations - matching gift | $132 |