Community foundation · Mclean, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Community Foundation for Northern
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $108K
- Typical grant
- $6,500 to $92K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Putnam County · plus 215 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $9.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.4M | $108K | 3 |
| 2023 | $10.4M | $18K | 2 |
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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- Robert KippsChairman
- Harry KlaffVice chairman
- Catherine Schott MurrayImmediate past chair
- Mitch WeintraubTreasurer
- Helaine WeissmanPast treasurer
- Karen Turner McwilliamsSecretary
- David ArmstrongDirector
- Paul GilbertDirector
- Anita GuptaDirector
- Ashish KhoslaDirector
- Amy MackayDirector
- Beatriz McnellyDirector
- Megan MochoDirector
- Steve NarangDirector
- Meera PillaiDirector
- Richard PinedaDirector
- Paul SinghDirector
- Josh StillmanDirector
- George WilsonDirector
- Gino ZaccardelliGeneral counsel
- Renee B YanceyPresident and ceo
- Tara NadelVp of marketing and events
- Denise BellowsDirector of insight region center
- Cynthia DimarcoPrevious director 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
- Community health systems
- Hospital (specialty)
- Education nec
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Hospital (specialty) | $92K |
| Tennessee Technological University Foundation | Cookeville, Putnam County | Education nec | $9,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | Community health systems | $6,500 |
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