Private foundation · Springfield, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Massmutual Foundation Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $505K
- Typical grant
- $115K to $200K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $190K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 101 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $12.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.4M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $12.1M | $505K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dennis DuquettePresident/ceo
- James Paul Puhala IIIClerk
- Alison MathiasVice president
- Brian FunicaneAssistant treasurer
- Noell TuestaAssociate clerk
- Christine GouinAssociate clerk
- Amy DiasDirector
- Michael MorrisseyDirector
- Pablo CabreraTreasurer/director
- Dorothy VaronDirector
- Eleanor WilliamsDirector thru 7/1/23
- Sherriff BalogunDirector
- Sucharita VaranasiDirector from 9/14/23
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Exempt purpose
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frayser Community Development Corporation | Memphis, Shelby County | Exempt purpose | $200K |
| Vibrant Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Exempt purpose | $190K |
| Rise Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Exempt purpose | $115K |
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