Private foundation · Seattle, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Amazonsmile Foundation
In 2023 it gave 7,033 grants worth $3.5 million to Tennessee groups, 20 of them in Campbell County. A typical grant was $27 to $147.
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
- 7,033 totaling $3.5 million · 20 in Campbell County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $27 to $147 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $59, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Williamson County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Wilson County and 87 more · plus 356642 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $72.9 million
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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- Jenny FreshwaterDirector, president, asst treasurer
- Luke SternbergDirector, vp, secretary, treasurer
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 6891 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 127 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 9 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2023 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Campbell County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Campbell County Tennessee Animals | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $582 |
| Campbell County Childrens Center | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $224 |
| Campbell County Christian Learning Center | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $141 |
| Bridges to Recovery | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $128 |
| Community Health of East Tennessee | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $85 |
| Galilee Bible Camp Inc. | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $80 |
| Dayspring Health Inc. | Jellico, Campbell County | General support | $70 |
| Jellico Christian Radio | Jellico, Campbell County | General support | $53 |
| Springs of Life Foundation | Jellico, Campbell County | General support | $52 |
| Casa of Campbell County Inc. | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $44 |
| Spay Campbell County Tennessee Pets | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $41 |
| Campbell County Rural Fire Services Inc. | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $30 |
| Stand Inc. | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $27 |
| Postmark Lafollette Inc. | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $25 |
| Hol Health Counseling | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $24 |
| Dust of Hope Mission Inc. | Jacksboro, Campbell County | General support | $20 |
| Shepherds Home Inc. | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $17 |
| Campbell County Habitat for Humanity | La Follette, Campbell County | General support | $16 |
| Rocky River Church | Jellico, Campbell County | General support | $11 |
| Faith Way Assembly of God | Lafollette, Campbell County | General support | $11 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2.3M |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $52K |
| Old Friends Senior Dogs Inc. | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | General support | $39K |
| Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | General support | $22K |
| Gideons International | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $15K |