Private foundation · Plymouth, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000 · 1 in Maury County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Maury County · plus 2 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $40,948
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41K | $10K | 1 |
| 2024 | $50K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $45K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Dempsey · Plymouth · (734) 358-2752 · Contact@mcdfund.org/
- What to send
- Applications may be submitted online through the fund's website: http://mcdfund.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John M DempseyPresident
- Suzzanne DempseySecretary
- Anna K DorrTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support org mission (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Maury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Vue Productions (s A V E Xxii) | Spring Hill, Maury County | Support org mission | $10K |
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