Private foundation · St Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sunnen Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 28 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $956K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.4M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.3M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $956K | $2,500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kurt kallaus · st louis · 3147077007
- What to send
- Policy statements for program and guidelines for grant applications are available. Initial approach must be by letter or by a copy of the complete proposal.
- Deadlines
- Applications are taken throughout the year. The board generally meets once a year in the fall.
- Limits
- Refer to policy statement.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kurt KallausPresident
- Matthew S KreiderVice president
- Susan BraselSecretary/treasurer
- Kate DandoDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Community support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precept Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Community support | $2,500 |