Public charity · Falls Church, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal & Ac Industry
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $215,486
- Typical grant
- $27,500 to $52,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $32,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Shelby County, Knox County, Davidson County · plus 59 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 3 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “For purchase of training equipment”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $215K | 5 |
| 2023 | $894K | $125K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Matthew CramerCo-chair
- Michael ColemanCo-chair
- John E Sickle JrTrustee
- Joseph PowellTrustee
- Joseph LansdellTrustee
- Richard H WernerTrustee
- Shasta EricksonTrustee
- Bill KenyonTrustee
- Daniel MccallumExecutive director
- Michael T HarrisAdministrator
- Clifford GarrisonField staff
- Leonard LiebertField staff
- Ronald McguireProgram director
- Tamara MeyenField staff
- David St PeterDirector of research devel
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
- For purchase of training equipment
- To subsidize full-time training coordinator position
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Sm Jatc | Nashville, Davidson County | For purchase of training equipment | $77K |
| Knoxville Area Jatc | Knoxville, Knox County | For purchase of training equipment | $52K |
| Chattanooga Area Jatc | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For purchase of training equipment | $32K |
| Chattanooga Area Jatc | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To subsidize full-time training coordinator position | $28K |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 4 Apprenticeship | Memphis, Shelby County | To subsidize full-time training coordinator position | $27K |
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