Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Assn of State Departments of Agriculture
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $81,737 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $33,336 to $48,401.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $81,737
- Typical grant
- $33,336 to $48,401 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40,868, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sullivan County · plus 26 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $82K | 2 |
| 2023 | $830K | $5,190 | 1 |
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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- Blayne ArthurPresident/past president
- Wes WardVp/president
- Amanda Beal2nd vp/vp
- Derek SandisonSecretary & treasurer/2nd vp
- Doug MiyamotoPast president (until 09/24)
- Mike NaigSecretary & treasurer (from 09/24)
- Joseph GuthrieMember-at-large (until 09/24)
- Ashley RandleMember-at-large
- Jerry CostelloMember-at-large (until 09/24)
- Sherry VintonMember-at-large (until 09/24)
- Kevin AtticksMember-at-large (from 09/24)
- Christy ClarkMember-at-large (from 09/24)
- Kent LeonhardtMember-at-large (from 09/24)
- Ted MckinneyNasda ceo
- Martha Van DaleNasda coo
- Orlo EhartSenior science advisor
- Joe ReardonSr. director, food safety programs
- Christopher JonesSr. director, nasda foundation
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
- Epa water quality subaward (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, Davidson County | Epa water quality subaward | $48K |
| Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District | Blountville, Sullivan County | Epa water quality subaward | $33K |
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