Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Scratch Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant
- $7,500 to $7,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $560K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560K | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $843K | $15K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Mitchel ResnickBoard chair
- David SiegelVice chair
- Ursula BurnsBoard member
- Christina MillerBoard member
- Jennifer LawtonBoard member
- Champika FernandoBoard member
- Samuel LererBoard member
- Margaret HoneyPresident and ceo
- Maria JanelliChief of staff
- Gerwin EjeDirector of finance
- Yvette PhilipPast director of finance and admin
- Sheri WomackSecretary
- Richard A SauerTreasurer
- Kevin BedeauHead of product
- Eric RosenbaumProduct director
- Tiffany GagnonDesign director
- Christopher Willis-FordPrincipal software engineer
- Colby Gutierrez-KraybillPrincipal software engineer
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
- Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization of materials to increase...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecrew | Memphis, Shelby County | Development and facilitation of free coding workshops for kids, localization... | $7,500 |
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