Private foundation · Kansas City, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bluescope Foundation North America
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 31 totaling $225,511 · 27 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $1,995 to $7,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Madison County, Maury County · plus 180 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 26% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 7 of 27.
- Total giving that year
- $1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1M | $226K | 31 |
| 2023 | $779K | $136K | 26 |
| 2022 | $740K | $122K | 20 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Foundation director · kansas city · 8169683000
- What to send
- Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the foundation trustees. If the inquiry meets the eligibility requirements, the foundation director will contact the organization to gather additional information.
- Limits
- Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for operating expenses - fraternal or veteran's organizations - national health organizations, including local or regional chapters - hospitals (except those providing unique services: burn centers or children's services) - tours, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. - testimonial dinners/tables/tickets/advertisements/walk-a-thons, etc.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Doug BluePresident
- Greg NagyVice president & secretary
- Natalie DorseyTreasurer
- Dale SmithAssistant secretary
- Kelly GarbinBoard member
- Mark HardenBoard member
- Jill HarmonBoard member
- Christine PriceBoard member
- Cameron SchraderBoard member
- Mark ZefeldtBoard member
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
- Matching gift
- Arts
- Education - youth
- Community - shelter
- Community - health, safety & environment
- Community - essential human services
- Community - united way
- Education - scholarship program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Day House | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - shelter | $75K |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Health, safety & environment | $15K |
| American Red Cross of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - health, safety & environment | $12K |
| Communities in Schools of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Education - youth | $10K |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Youth Villages | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - shelter | $8,500 |
| YWCA Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| New Day Childrens Theatre | Collierville, Shelby County | Arts | $6,000 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America | Memphis, Shelby County | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania | Memphis, Shelby County | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Dream Factory | Germantown, Shelby County | Community - health, safety & environment | $5,000 |
| Memphis Botanical Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts | $5,000 |
| Memphis Museums Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Education - steam | $5,000 |
| Sts Enterprise | Memphis, Shelby County | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Odyssey | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - essential human services | $3,500 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts | $3,000 |
| Paint Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $2,075 |
| Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $1,995 |
| United Way of the Mid-South | Memphis, Shelby County | Community - united way | $1,100 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $426 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $375 |
| Volunteer Odyssey | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift - community | $220 |
| Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift | $120 |
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