Private foundation · Lincoln, NE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Herbert T Weston Jr and
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $75K
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Lewis County · plus 59 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $828K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $828K | $75K | 6 |
| 2023 | $674K | $15K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Katharine w cohen · beatrice · 2702269038
- What to send
- General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption 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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- Matthew CohenPresident
- Katharine Weston CohenVice preside
- Nicole GrayTreasurer
- Brian MilesSecretary
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Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $20K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | General purpose | $20K |
| Southeastern Cave Conservancy Inc. | Signal Mountain, Hamilton County | General purpose | $20K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $10K |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennesse | Hohenwalk, Lewis County | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Horse Haven | Knoxville, Knox County | General purpose | $2,000 |