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Private foundation · Stamford, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Point72 Employee Directed Giving

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $185K
Typical grant
$25K to $160K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $92K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 76 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$2M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$2M$185K2
2023$1.3M—0

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.

Board and officers

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  • J Andrew McentirePresident
  • Stephen CannaSecretary
  • Richard AdamsBoard member
  • Xiaolei ZhuBoard member

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

  • Mcentire family dean's faculty fellow

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Point72 Employee Directed Giving
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyMcentire family dean's faculty fellow$160K
Ducks Unlimited Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyGeneral support$25K

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