Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Donaldson Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $54,870
- Typical grant
- $6,870 to $28,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,935, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Greene County · plus 69 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): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $1.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M | $55K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $7,573 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Laura Russell · Minneapolis · 9528873131 · laura.russell@donaldson.com
- What to send
- The Common Application is accepted. The only formality is a written proposal containing: A description of the organization and its purposes; A list officers and directors; A description of the program or project for which the grant is requested; A discussion of current progress toward the goal including a budget and listing of contributors. PLEASE ATTACH A copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter stating that the organization is not a private foundation as defined in IRC Section 509a 1.
- Limits
- We do not give grants to individuals to organizations for religious purposes to groups that exist to influence specific legislation or to associations that participate or intervene in political campaigns. Applicants must qualify for tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code and be an organization that is not a private foundation
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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- Lori SchmidtPresident
- David GreenTreasurer
- Mark ChamberlainSecretary
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
- Contribution provided
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Local Education Advancement Foundation | Greeneville, Greene County | Contribution provided | $28K |
| Greene County United Way | Greeneville, Greene County | Contribution provided | $15K |
| United Way of Greene County | Greeneville, Greene County | General support | $6,870 |
| Greene County Imagination Library | Greeneville, Greene County | Contribution provided | $5,000 |