Public charity · Clarksville
Dreamchasers
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 36 totaling $682,925
- Typical grant
- $6,650 to $17,750 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,225, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Montgomery County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Maury County, Giles County and 3 more · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 36% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 13 of 36.
- Total giving that year
- $947,018
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $947K | $683K | 36 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $783K | 40 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Isabelle LorenzoVice president
- Brittany BensonSecretary
- Miller BoisseauDirector
- Gareth McdonaldPresident
- Lori GeistTreasurer
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Force | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $101K | |
| Spotlite Dance Studio | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $63K | |
| University of TN Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | $63K | |
| Clarksville Academy | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $56K | |
| Apsu Cheerleading | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $41K | |
| Clarksville Elite Gymnastics | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $41K | |
| Dance Works | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $27K | |
| Lori Geist | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $22K | |
| Rockstar Academy of Dance | Mount Juliet, Wilson County | $18K | |
| Apsu Dance Team | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $17K | |
| Dc Dance Factory | Franklin, Williamson County | $17K | |
| Cheerville - Hendersonville | Hendersonville, Sumner County | $16K | |
| Legacy Cheer | Nashville, Davidson County | $15K | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, Davidson County | $15K | |
| Tennessee Tech University | Cookville, Putnam County | $14K | |
| Milele Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | $13K | |
| Pages Clarksville Sporting | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $9,500 | |
| South Haven Christian School | Springfield, Robertson County | $9,300 | |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | $9,150 | |
| Premier Athlectis- Columbia | Columbia, Maury County | $9,100 | |
| Acro Dance Express | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $8,900 | |
| Toes of Grace | Hendersonville, Sumner County | $8,850 | |
| Richland School | Lynnville, Giles County | $8,700 | |
| American Academy of Dance | Hendersonville, Sumner County | $8,200 | |
| Alpha Tau Omega-Mtsu | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $7,150 |