Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Graco Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $66K
- Typical grant
- $698 to $57K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,902, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 529 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $66K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Janel french foundation manager · minneapolis · 6126236729
- What to send
- Grant requests should include a cover letter, on organizational letterhead, describing your program and how it fits our focus areas. In addition, each proposal should contain:brief description of the organization's history; program objectives; clients served; budget, including program expenses and revenue sources; program evaluation methods and results; list of corporate and foundation donors; list of the board of directors; copy of 501(c)(3) or other tax exempt confirmation; copy of most recent irs form 990; and copy of most recent audit.
- Deadlines
- No deadlines
- Limits
- Emphasis will be placed on educational programs, especially stem programs; human service programs promoting workforce development; and youth development. Organizations located in neighborhoods close to graco inc. Facilities and employees' homes are of special interest to the foundation. In order to have the resources to address these focus areas and have a significant impact on grantee organizations, the foundation has a preference for large one-time capacity building grants rather than operating grants. The maximum commitment per capital campaign is $150,000. Additionally, grants within a two-year period are generally not considered.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mark SheahanPresident
- Joseph HumkeVice president
- Janel W FrenchTreasurer/ secretary
- Diane OlsonDirector
- David LoweDirector
- David AhlersDirector (end 04/01/2023)
- Ronita BanerjeeDirector (start 07/21/2023)
- Joseph DaniskiDirector
- Jeff WeberDirector
- Dawn Svenkeson-KoubalDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Gift matching
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $57K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Gift matching | $8,902 |
| Trinity Hope Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Gift matching | $698 |
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