Private foundation · Denver, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mb Glassman Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $16,500
- Typical grant
- $5,000
- 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 · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $912,170
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912K | $16K | 4 |
| 2024 | $830K | $7,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $861K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The mb glassman foundation · denver · 3033777888
- What to send
- Write a letter to the organization at the address above.
- Limits
- The main foci are the elderly and youth, jewish causes in colorado, and not more than 25% of annual donations to any one 501(c)(3).
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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- Philip S Mehler MdPresident an
- Hal CraneDirector
- Avi D MehlerTreasurer
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
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margolin Hebrew Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Margolin Hebrew Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Margolin Hebrew Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Memphis Kollel | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,500 |