Public charity · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $9.9M · 2 in Blount County
- Typical grant
- $15K to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $23K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Madison County, Blount County, Jefferson County, Sullivan County, Bradley County, Claiborne County, Williamson County and 2 more · plus 435 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 8% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $618.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $618.4M | $9.9M | 13 |
| 2023 | $704.8M | $8.5M | 16 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Linda LivingstoneBoard member, chair
- Allison FeasterBoard member
- Colleen Perry KeithBoard member, vice-chair (as of 1/17/25)
- Dr Nadja WestBoard member
- Glenn BoyceBoard member (as of 10/30/24)
- Houston DavisBoard member
- Jim PhillipsBoard member (as of 10/30/24)
- Jim TrohaBoard member (as of 4/24/25)
- Mary-Beth CooperBoard member, vice-chair (thru 1/16/25)
- Morgyn WynneBoard member (as of 10/30/24)
- Charlie BakerPresident
- Mario MorrisCfo and svp of administrative services
- Daniel GavittSenior vice president
- David SchnaseVice president
- Jonathan DuncanVice president
- Kevin LennonSenior vice president
- Lynda TealerSenior vice president
- Scott BearbySenior vice president
- Stanley WilcoxExecutive vice president
- Brian HainlineFormer chief medical officer
- Brian HigginsSenior vice president
- Felicia MartinSenior vice president
- Jennifer FraserSenior vice president
- Timothy BuckleySenior vice president
- Joni ComstockFormer senior vice president
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
- Grants
- Grants/scholarships
Tennessee organizations it funded
Blount County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA South Athletic Conference | Maryville, Blount County | Grants | $103K |
| Maryville College-Tn | Maryville, Blount County | Grants | $14K |
| Ohio Valley Conference | Brentwood, Williamson County | Grants/Scholarships | $9.6M |
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Grants | $52K |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | Grants | $30K |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Claiborne County | Grants | $29K |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, Davidson County | Grants | $25K |
| Lee University | Cleveland, Bradley County | Grants/Scholarships | $23K |
| Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Grants | $15K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Grants | $15K |
| Lane College | Jackson, Madison County | Grants | $15K |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, Greene County | Grants | $15K |
| Lemoyne-Owen College | Memphis, Shelby County | Grants | $7,319 |
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