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Community foundation · Salina, KS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Greater Salina Community Foundation

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $67,216
Typical grant
$67,216 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $67,216, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 276 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): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$26.8 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$26.8M$67K1
2023$21.2M—0

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Maggie S HemmerChairman
  • Kathy SchwerdtfagerChair elect
  • Dr Rob FreeloveSecretary
  • Ryan CommerfordTreasurer
  • John QuinleyPast-chairman
  • Karen BlackDirector
  • Kelly BrownDirector
  • Brandon CheeksDirector
  • Doyle ComfortDirector
  • Lindsay GarberDirector
  • Julie GoetzDirector
  • Bryan HerwigDirector
  • Josh HowardDirector
  • Denice JustusDirector
  • Mark PalenDirector
  • Bailey RamseyDirector
  • Jon RamseyDirector
  • David WedelDirector
  • Jessica MartinPresident & executive dire
  • Kristin BlakeDirector of finance

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

  • Health

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Greater Salina Community Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyHealth$67K

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