Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 12 grants worth $72,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamblen County. A typical grant was $6,000. Most often for: “Scholarship 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
- 12 totaling $72,000 · 1 in Hamblen County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Cocke County, Jefferson County, Washington County, Hamblen County, Pickett County, Shelby County, Overton County, Grainger County and 1 more · plus 232 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6M | $72K | 12 |
| 2023 | $8.4M | $136K | 7 |
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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- Audrey L CongdonDir, sec
- David S CongdonPres, dir, treas
- Earl CongdonChair, dir
- Kathryn CongdonDir, vp
- Karen C PigmanDir, vp
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
- Scholarship grant (12 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 12 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamblen 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.
It also made 12 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.