Private foundation · Des Moines, IA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Emc Insurance Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $312 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $312 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $312 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $312 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $312, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Sarah Buckley · Des Moines · (515) 345-4588
- 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 (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $312 |