Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Future Standard Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $200
- Typical grant
- $200 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $200, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 137 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $815,449
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $815K | $200 | 1 |
| 2023 | $247K | — | 0 |
| 2022 | $782K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Aldercy Lam · Philadelphia · (215) 495-1150
- What to send
- All requests should be submitted with description of organization, description of request, sponsorship levels and organization's tax determination letter.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael FormanChairman
- Michael GerberPresident (end 2024)
- Laura SparksPresident (beg 2024)
- Stephen SypherdSecretary
- Phil BrowneTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $200 |