Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Fund II Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 50 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 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $668,331
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $668K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $5.7M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Monica lugo · washington · 2028107215
- What to send
- Letters of intent and applications are submitted online or to the dc office - 633 pennsylvania ave nw, washington, dc 20004 and include an introduction of the applicant's organization, how their organization fits with fund ii foundation's priority mandates, a description of why is it critical to carry out their mission, grant amount requested, and finally, the population their organization will serve.
- Limits
- The foundation makes grants to section 501(c)(3) public charities focused on five areas: 1) cultural conservation that preserves the african american experience in history for all future generations 2) safeguarding human dignity by giving a voice to the voiceless and promoting human rights 3) environmental conservation and education that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors 4) music education, particularly in primary and secondary schools, to nourish talent and the soul 5) sustaining american values of entrepreneurship, empowerment, innovation and security
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Linda WilsonExecutive director
- Wendell Layne IIIDirector of operations
- Dafna TapieroSecretary/director
- Anthony C SpikesTreasurer/director
- A Jeanine Abrams-Mclean PhdDirector
- Lori MalcolmDirector
- Robert F SmithDirector
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
- Sponsorship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecrew | Memphis, Shelby County | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
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