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Private foundation · Overland Park, KS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Ash Grove Charitable Foundation

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $4,000
Typical grant
$1,000 to $3,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 104 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): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$719,000

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$719K$4,0002
2023$735K—0

How to apply

Contact
M meads president · overland park · 9134518900
Limits
Some geographical restrictions apply

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Board and officers

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  • M MeadsPresident/secretary
  • D MeyerTreasurer
  • B BlankenshipTrustee
  • J MellorTrustee
  • P PiuccoTrustee
  • M WoodTrustee

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

  • Environmental protection
  • Health services

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.

Tennessee grants from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Spokane Valley Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, Shelby CountyEnvironmental protection$3,000
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyHealth services$1,000

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