Private foundation · Ottumwa, IA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 215 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
- $3.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $820K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Amy Nossaman · Ottumwa · (641) 445-5260 · Anossaman@ottumwalegacy.org
- What to send
- The foundation uses an online grant application process. Required information includes the following: - a summary of the project - geographic area to be served - demographics of those to be served (gender, age, ethnicities, etc.) - goals of the project/initiative - plans to accomplish project goals - a description of the ways in which the project will improve the lives of the community residents - a description of the ways in which the project will address community needs - timetable for implementation - strategy for project sustainability - strategic partners - evaluation plans - use of evaluation results - anticipated measurable outcomes - whether project costs were bid competitively - whether the project supports other local businesses - project budget - irs form 990, irs tax exempt determination letter, audited financial statements, letter from board chair, if applicable. - other pertinent documents may also be required
- Deadlines
- Applications are accepted 3 times per year. Submission deadlines are available online.
- Limits
- Geographical area served is the city of ottumwa and wapello county.
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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- Himar HernandezChair
- Dr Jill BuddeVice chair
- Brian McwilliamsTreasurer
- Natalie BolinPast chair
- Sandra HendredDirector
- Russ SporerDirector
- Dr Jessica MccullenDirector
- Taren FergusonDirector
- Jean DellDirector
- Mark ClarkDirector
- Ashley NoreuilDirector
- David BradfordDirector
- Mike SpielerVp of finance
- Kelly GennersPresident/ceo
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
- Scholarship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, Shelby County | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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