Private foundation · Nashville
Dettwiller Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 147 totaling $13.9M
- Typical grant
- $20K to $60K (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, Williamson County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Robertson County, Sevier County, Cheatham County, Dickson County and 7 more · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $14.1M
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.
What it funds most often
- General fund
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tpac | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $2M |
| Centerstone | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $1M |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $1M |
| Nashville Police & Public Safety Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $1M |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $1M |
| YMCA | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $375K |
| Gilda's Club of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $333K |
| Shelby Commons | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $333K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| YWCA | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $250K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $224K |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $200K |
| Communities in Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $200K |
| Kipp Academy - Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $200K |
| Men of Valor | Antioch, Davidson County | General fund | $200K |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $150K |
| Next Door Recovery (operating Request) | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $150K |
| St George's Episcopal Church | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $150K |
| United Way of Middle Tn-Cmc Ltrg | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $150K |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $120K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $100K |