Community foundation · Manhattan, KS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $86K
- Typical grant
- $14K to $73K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $43K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Shelby County · plus 302 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $20.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | $86K | 2 |
| 2023 | $14.2M | $50K | 1 |
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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- David RogersTreasurer
- Eileen HinkinSecretary
- Elizabeth SmollerChair elect
- Jackie Hartman BorckPast chair end 03/24
- Matt CrockerChair
- Addie BunnellDirector
- Dale BradleyDirector
- Eric HigginsDirector
- Jeff MorrisDirector end 03/24
- Kim McateeDirector
- Linda CookDirector
- Lowell KohlmeierDirector
- Mary CarterDirector
- Phil HoweDirector end 04/24
- Tracy AndersonDirector
- Marla BrandonVice president of finance
- Vernon J HenricksPresident, ceo, & secretary
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
- Education
- Human services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary | Johnson City, Washington County | Education | $73K |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Human services | $14K |
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