Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Universities Research Association Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,043
- Typical grant
- $10,043 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,043, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 20 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
- $374,384
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $454K | $7,360 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Timothy D SandsChair, board of trustees
- William H JoyceVice chair, board of trustees
- Barry BarishBoard of trustees member
- Neeli BendapudiBoard of trustees member
- Gregory L FenvesBoard of trustees member
- Lisa FreemanBoard of trustees member
- Rex GevedenBoard of trustees member
- Jonathan HollowayBoard of trustees member
- David LeebronBoard of trustees member
- Harris PastidesBoard of trustees member
- Robert C RobbinsBoard of trustees member
- Garnett S StokesBoard of trustees member
- John C MesterPresident & ceo
- Mary H EggerChief counsel (until 3/2025)
- Navneet KaurCfo & treasurer
- Ted M WacklerVice president & secretary
- John T LucasGeneral counsel (from 2/2025)
- David SchultzDirector, usso
- Davetta TrujilloBusiness & finance manager, usso
- Tigi GebeyehuSenior finance & operations analyst
- Claudette Rosado-ReyesDirector, programs & partnerships
- Lourdes Garcia-RuizSenior program associate
- Cindy Achat-MendesDirector, stem initiatives
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
- Research (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Research | $10K |
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