Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Usaging
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $238,250 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $38,000 to $200,250.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $238,250
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $38,000 to $200,250 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $119,125, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Washington County · plus 162 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $20.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.4M | $238K | 2 |
| 2023 | $43.6M | $217K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Pam CurtisPresident
- Heang Tan1st vp
- Lynn Kimball2nd vp
- Paul LeggettSecretary
- Eva VeitchTreasurer (thru february)
- Kelly Butts-ElstonDirector (thru february); treasurer
- Mary Ann SpanosPast president (thru july)
- Jody BarkerDirector
- Stephanie BluntDirector
- Aaron BradleyDirector
- Meg BurmeisterDirector
- Kelly DearmanDirector
- Mike DonohueDirector
- Raul EnriquezDirector (thru july)
- Joanne FetzkoDirector
- Shannah Tharp GilliamDirector
- Annette GrahamDirector
- Ted HallDirector (thru july)
- Jennifer HallumDirector
- Joan Hatem-RoyDirector
- Brenda HouseDirector
- Irma JimenezDirector
- Lorraine JoewonoDirector
- Tricia Jean JonesDirector
- Craig KaberlineDirector
- Mary Lynn KasunicDirector
- Nicole KiddooDirector
- Justin LeesDirector
- Linda LevinDirector
- Ann Marie MaglioneDirector
- Tom McconaghyDirector
- Regan McmanusDirector (thru july)
- Linda MillerDirector
- Rebecca MillerDirector
- Sharon NevinsDirector
- Duana PattonDirector
- Blair SchoebDirector
- Lisa SheppardDirector
- Diane SlezakDirector
- Jason SwansonDirector
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
- Services for the aging grant (2 grants)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennesse Aad | Knoxville, Knox County | Services for the aging grant | $200K |
| First Tennessee Area Agency On Aging & Disability | Johnson City, Washington County | Services for the aging grant | $38K |
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