Private foundation · Madison, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $60K
- Typical grant
- $250 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 926 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 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $2.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.4M | $60K | 3 |
| 2024 | $3M | $850 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $775 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Andy kitslaar · madison · 6082525024 · www.alliantenergy.com
- What to send
- Giving for good grant request: -identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding -description of project, including funding details, timeline, and goals of project -description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Aimee DavisPresident
- David De LeonVice president
- Andy KitslaarSecretary
- Colleen ThomasTreasurer
- Amy BestDirector
- Robert DurianDirector
- Mayuri FarlingerDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Avon bottoms wildlife area conservation
- Beaver dam conservation project
- Matching gift
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.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. - National Office | Memphis, Shelby County | Avon bottoms wildlife area conservation | $50K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. - National Office | Memphis, Shelby County | Beaver dam conservation project | $10K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. - National Office | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $250 |
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