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Public charity · Northfield, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The American Center for Philanthropy

Invitation only

100% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $6,000
Typical grant
$6,000 to $6,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $6,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Maury County · plus 102 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): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$7.2M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$7.2M$6,0001
2023$5M$17K1

How to apply

Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.

Board and officers

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  • Gregory A CarlsonPresident
  • Richard EstensonTreasurer
  • Arthur MonaghanSecretary
  • Blake AbdellaBoard member
  • Andy HauskinsBoard member
  • Jim WeinzettelBoard member

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

  • Multiple grants for multiple purposes

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 The American Center for Philanthropy
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Thehopeline Inc.Spring Hill, Maury CountyMultiple grants for multiple purposes$6,000

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