Public charity · Cape Elizabeth, ME (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Simple Generosity Foundation
100% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them. If it also runs open grant rounds, they're in GrantMe's grant search when we've verified them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $88,929
- Typical grant
- $5,052 to $22,575 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,326, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Anderson County · plus 332 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $8.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | $89K | 7 |
| 2023 | $8M | $38K | 4 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- George StevensPresident & secretary
- Kate BrandeisCo-executive director
- Kristina LangeCo-executive director
- Leo V WilliamsDirector
- Jeni Rone BeckerDirector
- Julie SavariaDirector
- Elizabeth DeloisTreasurer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospit | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating Support | $32K |
| The Community Foundation of Middle | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating Support | $23K |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of East Te | Knoxville, Knox County | Operating Support | $12K |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating Support | $6,326 |
| Girls Incorporated of Tennessee Val | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Operating Support | $5,186 |
| Vaco Cares | Brentwood, Williamson County | Operating Support | $5,052 |
| One Generation Away | Franklin, Williamson County | Operating Support | $5,003 |
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