Private foundation · Des Moines, IA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Emc Insurance Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $312
- Typical grant
- $312 to $312 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $312, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 107 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective...”
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $312 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $360 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $310 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sarah Buckley · Des Moines · 5153454588
- What to send
- The following information should be provided: 1.Intended use of funds, 2.Verification of IRS 501(c)(3) status, 3.List of major donors
- Limits
- Generally only Iowa-based charitable organizations are funded
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Scott JeanChairman
- Sarah BuckleyExecutive director
- Ron HermanTreasurer
- Nicole HansmanTreasurer
- Doug Van ZantenSecretary
- Jennifer RhoadsDirector
- Sharon CooperDirector
- David J W ProctorDirector
- Bruce KelleyDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $312 |