Private foundation · Seattle, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Amazonsmile Foundation
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 · 89 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $27 to $147 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- 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.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Pet Rescue and Transport of W TN Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $2,000 |
| Funny Farm Rescue Ranch | Pinson, Madison County | General support | $1,100 |
| Trinity Christian Academy Incorporated | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $780 |
| Redemption Road Rescue Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $674 |
| Community Montessori Parent Teacher Organization Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $669 |
| Southern Cross Boston Terrier Rescue | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $633 |
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $593 |
| Gods Daily Word Ministries | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $575 |
| University School of Jackson | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $560 |
| Jackson Christian School Incorporated | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $496 |
| Birth Choice Incorporated | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $494 |
| Homeschool C A R E Foundation Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $372 |
| Versatility in Poodles Inc. | Pinson, Madison County | General support | $301 |
| El Ayudante Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $295 |
| Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $285 |
| Comeunity Cafe | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $281 |
| Indigenous Outreach International | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $225 |
| Saving the Animals Together | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $221 |
| Augustine School | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $214 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church and School | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $172 |
| Family Christian School | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $164 |
| Scarlet Rope Project | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $163 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus High School | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $159 |
| Big Dawgs Rescue Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $158 |
| Women's Resource & Rape Assistance Program | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $156 |