Public charity · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Strada Education Foundation Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $420,354 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $110,177 to $200,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $110,177, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Madison County, Davidson County · plus 140 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $27.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.7M | $420K | 3 |
| 2023 | $26M | $414K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Stephen MoretCeo & president
- Marlene V CoulisChairman
- Ernest J Newborn IIBoard member
- Gerard J OlingerBoard member
- Miriam W StrouseBoard member
- Nicole T JenkinsBoard member
- Sureel A ChoksiBoard member
- Wade T DykeBoard member
- Aminta H BreauxBoard member
- Ardine WilliamsBoard member
- Erik I MorenoBoard member
- Michael D KingBoard member
- Ruben M FloresBoard member
- Susan J EllspermannBoard member
- Thomas B MangasBoard member
- Ruth WatkinsPresident, postsecondary education
- Larry LutzEvp, corporate development
- Rhonda PowellEvp, gen counsel & corp secretary
- Thomas DawsonPresident, strada collaborative
- Michael AustinEvp, cfo, treasurer
- Gabriella GomezEvp, policy, advocacy & comms
- Aristide Collins JrEvp, cao & chief of staff
- Beth CobertPres aff & strat pshps (as of 11/24)
- Jonathan FurrSvp & chief clear outcomes officer
- Leonard GurinSvp, cash & investments
- Thomas R ErtelSvp, chief accounting officer
- Michele ChangSvp, chief strategy officer
- Heather MckaySvp, emp engmt/ed sfw (as of 2/24)
- Justin DraegerSvp, affordability (as of 7/24)
- Craig RobinsonSvp, quality coaching (as of 7/24)
- Laura LoveSvp, wrk-based learning (as of 5/24)
- David ClaytonSvp, research
- Jessica HinkleSvp, strategic investments
- Michael MarrinerPresident, roadtrip nation
- Terry E HollowaySvp, chief human resources officer
- Ruth Idalene BauerPresident, inside track
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
- Operating grant
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemoyne Owen College | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating grant | $110K |
| Tennessee State Collaborative On Reforming Education | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating grant | $200K |
| Lane College | Jackson, Madison County | Operating grant | $110K |
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