Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $882,890
- Typical grant
- $434,038 to $448,852 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $441,445, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Knox County · plus 25 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 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $30.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.7M | $883K | 2 |
| 2023 | $101.6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dr Mark KeenumChairman
- Dr Douglas BuhlerVice chairman
- Dr Chris MallettTreasurer
- Danita RodibaughSecretary
- Dr Alton ThompsonBoard member
- Ben NobleBoard member
- Dr Carolyn Lawrence-DillBoard member
- Hon Dan GlickmanBoard member
- David DonnanBoard member
- Joe Del BosqueBoard member
- Dr Denise HeardBoard member
- Dr Donald NkrumahBoard member
- Dr Douglas CameronBoard member
- Kysta HardenBoard member
- Kyle BridgeforthBoard member
- Dr Michael LadischBoard member
- Dr Pam MarroneBoard member
- Polly RuhlandBoard member
- Dr Stanley PrusinerBoard member
- Dr Venkata KishoreBoard member
- Dr Nancy CreamerBoard member (term ended)
- Dr Saharah Moon ChapotinExecutive director
- Dr Angela RecordsChief scientific officer
- Katherine AyersChief financial & operations officer
- Sergio FurmanChief development officer
- Jonna DavisOperations & impact director
- Lakisha OdomScientific program director
- John ReichScientific program director
- Sarah GoldbergDirector of communication & legislative affairs
- Magda GalindoDirector of grants management
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
- Research
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Research | $449K |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Research | $434K |
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