Private foundation · Farmington Hills, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bosch Community Fund
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $71K
- Typical grant
- $11K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Campbell County, Dickson County, Knox County, Davidson County · plus 217 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $5.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | $71K | 5 |
| 2023 | $4.9M | $30K | 2 |
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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- Christine ZimmermanTrustee
- David MosleyTrustee
- Adolph LanzaTrustee
- Beth BondTrustee
- Kathleen OwsleyExecutive director (former)
- Karen FolgerTrustee
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
- Youth gain exposure to stem
- Youth development program
- Stem scouts
- Connecting everyone with stem/steam
- Dual enrollment program support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County Public Schools | Jacksonboro, Campbell County | Youth gain exposure to stem | $20K |
| Postmark Lafollette | Lafollette, Campbell County | Connecting everyone with stem/steam | $15K |
| The Foundation for the College System of | Nashville, Davidson County | Dual enrollment program support | $15K |
| Great Smoky Mtn Council 557 Boy Scouts | Knoxville, Knox County | Stem scouts | $11K |
| Discovery Place | Burns, Dickson County | Youth development program | $10K |