Private foundation · South Bend, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Drexel Fund
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
- 4 totaling $221,000
- Typical grant
- $37,000 to $124,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $43,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 51 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): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $3.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | $221K | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | $182K | 3 |
| 2022 | $4.1M | $275K | 1 |
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Bj CassinChairman emeritus
- Thomas J HealeyTreasurer
- Nick HowleyTrustee
- Darren JacksonSecretary
- Michael MessnerTrustee
- Darla RomfoTrustee
- Abigail SchumwingerTrustee
- Christopher WilsonTrustee
- John EriksenChairman
- Mark GleasonManaging partner
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General support grant
- Founders program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab School of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General support grant | $124K |
| Be Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General support grant | $50K |
| Lydia Schumake | Madison, Davidson County | Founders program | $37K |
| Sage Montessori School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General support grant | $10K |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save