Private foundation · Grove, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Mccorkle Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $12,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $12,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $12,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $12,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 22 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $648,464
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648K | $12K | 1 |
| 2024 | $489K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $499K | $10K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Frank A Mccorkle · Grove · (713) 482-2991 · famccorkle.mfh@outlook.com
- What to send
- The mccorkle foundation scholarship application. Name, social security number, date of birth, address, sex, home phone number, email address, are you a us citizen, us national or legal resident, current school and location, current gpa, current major, are you currently employed, amount saved for college, write a 350 to 500 word essay that describes the applicant's educational and professional goals, and why they need the scholarship. Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a current high school teacher or university professor, but neither can be from a relative), and a copy of high school transcript (and college or university, if applicable), and any standardized test scores related to the plannededucational pursuits (eg act, sat, lsat, gre, gmat).
- Deadlines
- Fall Semester: June 15, Spring Semester: October 15
Next one: Oct 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- The applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and must take at least 12 hours to maintain their scholarship.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Frank A MccorkleDirect & pres
- Kristin V MccorkleDirector
- Rachel MccorkleDirector
- Marsha M MccorkleDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Funds were provided to help further their Charitable Programs to provide support that connects, educates,... (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.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.