Private foundation · St Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Firefly Scientists Foundation
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $6,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $6,500 (1 grant).
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
- 1 totaling $6,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Loudon County · plus 45 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Equipment for drive thru coffee shop”
- Total giving that year
- $3.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $6,500 | 1 |
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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- Miriam G WilhelmDirector
- Scott MortensenDirector & admin officer
- Melanie Broida WerlPresident and director
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Equipment for drive thru coffee shop (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Next Steps Incriverside Coffee | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Equipment for drive thru coffee shop | $6,500 |