Private foundation · Irving, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Celanese Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $13K · 1 in Warren County
- Typical grant
- $26 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County, Warren County, Robertson County · plus 1412 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 55% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $1.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M | $13K | 11 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $9,124 | 9 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Monica akanmu-williams · irving · 9724434675
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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- Annette GothardCurrent treasurer
- Brian BiancoReputation and community relations
- Brian BiancoCurrent president
- Candace ReaganCurrent vice president
- Celeste ReeseCurrent secretary
- Chuck KyrishCurrent board of director
- Dmitry BurikoCurrent board of director
- Lori RyerkerkCurrent board of director
- Monica Akanmu-WilliamsCurrent de&i representative
- Natalia DelauneCurrent legal representative
- Scott RichardsonFormer board of director
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
- Charitable contribution
Tennessee organizations it funded
Warren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isha Foundation Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable contribution | $11K |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | Charitable contribution | $574 |
| Nashville Wolverines Hockey Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable contribution | $273 |
| Carecuts Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable contribution | $175 |
| Grace Baptist Church | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Bethel World Outreach Center Inc. | Brentwood, Davidson County | Charitable contribution | $50 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable contribution | $26 |
| Mylifespeaks | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable contribution | $20 |
| Fishing for Soldiers | Knoxville, Knox County | Charitable contribution | $12 |
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