Private foundation · Berkeley Heights, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Denike Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $68,090
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $55K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $63K | $5,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Kevin Denike · Berkeley heights · (917) 439-3449
- What to send
- Description of the charitable, scientific, literary or education purpose, including the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.
- Deadlines
- 12/31
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- No private individuals or used for carrying out propaganda or otherwise utilized to attempt to influence legislation or any political campaign or election.
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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- Kevin DenikeTrustee
- Susan DenikeTrustee
- Jennifer DenikeTrustee
- Jessica SforzaTrustee
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
- New preschool funding (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusp Foundation Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | New preschool funding | $5,000 |