Private foundation · Montclair, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Korones Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $80,325 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $15,000.
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
- 7 totaling $80,325 · 5 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 9 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
- 43% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $126,351
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126K | $80K | 7 |
| 2023 | $131K | $81K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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
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- David N KoronesDirector and president
- Susan K GiffordDirector, treasurer, secre
- Ann R FalseyDirector
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
- Offers emergency services, homeless services, and community support services for those in need. (1 grant)
- Engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism (1 grant)
- Inspire community through meaningful musical experiences and educational programs (1 grant)
- Providing the women of orange mound with employment (1 grant)
- Civil rights support and education (1 grant)
- Mission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights. (1 grant)
- Assist with healthcare and legal services to needy and disabled people (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 6 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facing History and Ourselves | Memphis, Shelby County | Engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism,... | $15K |
| National Civil Rights Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | Civil rights support and education | $15K |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Offers emergency services, homeless services, and community support services... | $10K |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, Shelby County | Inspire community through meaningful musical experiences and educational programs | $10K |
| My Cup of Tea | Memphis, Shelby County | Providing the women of orange mound with employment | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Justice Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Assist with healthcare and legal services to needy and disabled people | $15K |
| Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Mission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to... | $10K |