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 · 143 in Washington 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
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $2,116 |
| Tennessee Dachshund Rescue | Jonesborough, Washington County | General support | $1,899 |
| Pta Tennessee Congress of Parents & Teachers Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $1,535 |
| Washington County-Johnson City Animal Control Center Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $936 |
| Providence Academy | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $593 |
| Operation Johnson Kitty | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $539 |
| Appalachian Highlands Humane Society | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $484 |
| Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $433 |
| One Acre Cafe Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $387 |
| Southern Appalachian Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $377 |
| Jeremiah School | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $322 |
| Neonatal Kitten Rescue | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $313 |
| Science Hill High School Band Boosters Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $294 |
| Pta Tennessee Congress of Parents Teachers Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $266 |
| University School of Johnson City and Washington County Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $264 |
| Brother's Keeper | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $255 |
| Abortion Alternative Christian Services | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $247 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School Pto | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $240 |
| Sequoyah Council Bsa | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $236 |
| Kari's Heart Foundation Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $236 |
| Pta Tennessee Congress of Parents & Teachers Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $208 |
| Tripride TN Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $195 |
| St Marys Church | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $183 |
| Adaptoplay | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $173 |
| Arc of Washington County Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $172 |