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 · 487 in Williamson 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
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love One International | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $8,464 |
| Brentwood Academy | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $3,586 |
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $3,519 |
| Show Hope | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $3,425 |
| Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue | Thompsons Station, Williamson County | General support | $3,286 |
| Amazima Ministries International Education and Empowerment for East | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $3,066 |
| Grace Christian Academy of Leipers Fork | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $2,017 |
| Remnant Fellowship | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $1,940 |
| Battle Ground Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,926 |
| Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $1,845 |
| W P Scales School Parents Club | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $1,519 |
| Above Rubies Inc. | Primm Springs, Williamson County | General support | $1,477 |
| The Nook | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,398 |
| Critter Cavalry Rescue | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,313 |
| Bellyrubs Basset Rescue | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $1,170 |
| Hillsboro School Pto Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,166 |
| Hands and Feet Project Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,136 |
| Middle Tennessee Golden Retriever Rescue | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,066 |
| Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $1,047 |
| Clovercroft Elementary Pto | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $1,018 |
| Thompsons Station Elementary School Pto | Thompsons Station, Williamson County | General support | $995 |
| College Grove Elementary School Pto | College Grove, Williamson County | General support | $931 |
| Williamson Animal Services Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $890 |
| Franklin Christian Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $858 |
| Edmondson Elementary School Parents & Teachers Organization | Brentwood, Williamson County | General support | $814 |