Private foundation · St Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $2,000 · 1 in Franklin County
- Typical grant
- $1,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Franklin County · plus 129 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- 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
- $125,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125K | $2,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $125K | $2,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $114K | $2,000 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Fritz gebhard · st louis · 3149974552
- What to send
- There is no specific form. Please send tax exemption letter and most recent budget.
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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- Fritz GebhardPresident/treasurer
- Gary TrueSecretary
- Carl Bauer GebhardDirector
- Margaret GebhardAssistant secretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | General support | $1,000 |
| My Life Speaks | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $1,000 |