Private foundation · San Angelo, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $295,700
- Typical grant
- $46,000 to $125,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $67,350, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Cumberland County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Financial assistance with the capital expenses for the morning...”; “Financial assistance for capital and operating expenses for the...”
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $296K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $492K | 5 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Dennis ReedPresident
- Don MckeeSecretary/treasurer
- Michael LightVice president
- Morey MastDirector
- Paden ReedDirector
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
- Financial assistance for capital and operating expenses for the cherith hostel
- Financial assistance with the capital expenses for the morning star hostel children's home in india
- Financial assistance with evangelism to preach and teach the gospel in india
- Financial assistance for operating expenses for dni children's home in india
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossville Church of Christ | Crossville, Cumberland County | Financial assistance with evangelism to preach and teach the gospel in india | $125K |
| Crossville Church of Christ | Crossville, Cumberland County | Financial assistance with the capital expenses for the morning star hostel... | $89K |
| Crossville Church of Christ | Crossville, Cumberland County | Financial assistance for operating expenses for dni children's home in india | $46K |
| Crossville Church of Christ | Crossville, Cumberland County | Financial assistance for capital and operating expenses for the cherith hostel | $36K |