Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12,000
- Typical grant
- $12,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 56 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
- $584,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $584K | $12K | 1 |
| 2023 | $672K | — | 0 |
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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- Jean GiddensChair
- Julie SanfordChair-elect
- Victoria NiederhauserSecretary
- Judith KarshmerTreasurer
- Stephen CavanaghMember-at-large
- Lorna FinneganMember-at-large from 11/2024
- Mary Ellen GlasgowMember-at-large from 3/2025
- Rhoberta HaleyMember-at-large
- Valerie HowardMember-at-large from 3/2025
- Kim HunterMember-at-large
- Deborah JonesMember-at-large until 3/2025
- Robin NewhouseMember-at-large until 9/2024
- Demetrius PorcheMember-at-large until 3/2025
- Shannon SmithMember-at-large from 3/2025
- Julie SwannMember-at-large
- Rita TrofinoMember-at-large
- Lin ZhanMember-at-large until 3/2025
- Deborah E TrautmanPresident & ceo
- Jennifer AhearnChief operating officer
- Jennifer ButlinCcne executive director
- Joan StanleyChief academic officer
- Robert RosseterChief communications officer
- George ZangaroChief policy & scientific officer
- Susan CorbridgeChief nursing edu innov officer
- Brigit CarterChief access & engagement officer
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
- Jonas scholars grant program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Jonas scholars grant program | $12K |
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