Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Links Foundation Incorporated
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $350,652
- Typical grant
- $19,975 to $85,455 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $49,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Fayette County · plus 128 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $8.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.9M | $351K | 5 |
| 2023 | $8M | $456K | 6 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Ethel Isaacs WilliamsNational president
- Shuana Tucker-SimsNational vice president
- Rhonda S CrowderNational rec secreta
- Marcia L PageNational treasurer
- Tyna D DavisNational parliamentarian
- Arelen Isaacs-LoweFinancial secretary
- Esther Silver-ParkerDirector of philanthropy
- Rosalind HudnellNatl chair, fund development
- Michele HagansNatl chair, bld operations
- Stephanie Mays BoydNatl chair, corp relations
- Tysus JacksonNatl chair, strategic partnership
- Karen J MorrisonNatl chair, global leaders circle
- Kim KeenanNatl chair, legal affairs
- Carolyn LewisNational audit chair
- Martha RobinsonCentral area rep.
- Beverly Roberts-AtwaterEastern area rep.
- Kimberly CameronSouthrtn area rep.
- Alane LillieWestern area rep.
- Gwendolyn E BoydExecutive director
- Mehari R DebasDirector 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
- Scholarship & community charitable and educational programs
- Community scholarship & programs
- Chapter educational programs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Chapter | Memphis, Shelby County | Scholarship & community charitable and educational programs | $189K |
| Shelby County Chapter | Cordova, Shelby County | Scholarship & community charitable and educational programs | $85K |
| Parthenon Chapter | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship & community charitable and educational programs | $50K |
| River City Chapter | Eads, Fayette County | Chapter educational programs | $20K |
| Music City Chapter | Nashville, Davidson County | Community scholarship & programs | $6,500 |
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