Private foundation · Nashville
Zander Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $110K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $124K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124K | $110K | 4 |
| 2023 | $453K | $199K | 7 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jeffrey zander · Nashville · 6153006940
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jeffrey J Zander Jeffrey J Zander ZTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraternal Order of Police | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $50K |
| Fast | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $25K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $25K |
| Make A Wish | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |