Public charity · Rochester, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rochester Area Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $18,000
- Typical grant
- $18,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $6.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | $18K | 1 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $18K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dave OethChair
- Judith Wilson1st vice chair
- Tony Benson2nd vice chair
- Marco WagemanTreasurer
- Chris WendlandSecretary
- Larry KoshireImmediate past chair
- Dr Kathy LombardoTrustee
- Todd HeatherTrustee
- Beth KrehbielTrustee
- Mike ParadiseTrustee
- Erin SextonTrustee
- Harold BurdenTrustee
- Mike BenikeTrustee
- Natalie JonesTrustee
- Jennifer WoodfordPresident
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
- Religious
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad White Ministries | Cordova | Religious | $18K |
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