Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Piper Sandler Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $8,000
- Typical grant
- $4,000 to $4,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 91 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.5M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $4.5M | $8,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $4,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Piper sandler community relations · minneapolis · 6123035413 · communityrelations@psc.com
- What to send
- Piper sandler community relations all requests for funding should begin with a complete piper sandler grant application available at pipersandler.com. The application includes a complete list of required supporting materials.
- Deadlines
- Piper sandler community relations the application cycle is july 17 through september 1
Next one: Sep 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Piper sandler community relations piper sandler corporate giving will not fund: 1. Orgs that are not tax-exempt under irs code section 501(c)(3) or equivalent 2. Orgs that do not serve communities where piper sandler has a business presence 3. Individuals or groups seeking support for planning, personal needs or travel 4. Public service or political campaigns 5. Lobbying, political or fraternal activities 6. Orgs receiving primary funding from united way 7. Athletic or pageant scholarships 8. Religious activities or religious purposes 9. Publications, audio-visual 10. Capital campaign funding 11.orgs whose programs discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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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- Debbra L SchonemanDirector
- Timothy L CarterCfo/treasurer (thru 3/1)
- Kim Tung WasleyDirector
- Jorge PuenteDirector
- Shelby A NobleDirector
- Michael M BaileyDirector
- May Della PietraDirector
- Victoria B BeardDirector
- John W GeelanPresident
- Katherine P CluneCfo/treasurer
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
- Board leader program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Memphis, Shelby County | Board leader program | $4,000 |
| Harding Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Board leader program | $4,000 |
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