Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ctia - the Wireless Association
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $44,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $44,500 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $44,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $44,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $44,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 43 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
- $3.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | $44K | 1 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $80K | 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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- Meredith A BakerPresident & ceo
- Bradley GillenExecutive vice president
- Rocco CarlittiSvp, cfo
- Thomas PowerSenior counsel (as of 06/2024)
- Jamie HastingsSvp, external & state affairs
- Kelly ColeSvp, gov't affairs
- Scott BergmannSvp, reg affairs
- Thomas SawanoboriSvp, cto
- Umair JavedSvp, gen counsel (as of 06/24)
- John MarinhoVp, cybersecurity
- Nicholas LudlumSvp, cco
- Robert RocheVp, research
- James SchulerVp, external & state affairs
- Michelle JamesVp, strategic industry program
- Doug HyslopVp, technology
- James CatheyDirector (until 02/2024)
- Allison DinardoDirector
- Jeff UnterreinerDirector
- Mike FinleyDirector
- Niklas HeuveldopSecretary (until 01/2024)
- Judd HinkleDirector
- Laurent TherivelVice chairman
- William MoungerDirector
- Brighid RiordanDirector (as of 01/2024)
- Slayton StewartChairman
- Charlie TownsendDirector
- Steve VondranDirector
- Zongjian ChenDirector
- Ed EvansDirector
- Kyle MaladyDirector
- Shaun MccarthyDirector (until 02/2024)
- Cindy ChristyTreasurer
- Jenifer RobertsonDirector
- Amit JhawarDirector
- Eben AlbertynDirector
- Mike JohnsonDirector
- Caroline ChanDirector
- Matt CarterDirector
- Mark LouisonDirector (until 09/2024)
- Carmine RepucciDirector (until 01/2024)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asurion Compassion Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $44K |
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