Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Economic Policy Institute
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $4.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.1M | $10K | 1 |
| 2024 | $3.9M | $198K | 2 |
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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- Heidi ShierholzPresident
- Liz ShulerChair
- Julianne MalveauxVice chair
- Gary BassTreasurer
- Teresa GhilarducciSecretary
- Jennifer EppsNomination & gov. com., chair
- Julie SuMember
- April VerrettMember
- Randi WeingartenMember
- Nina BanksMember
- Roxanne BrownMember
- Brian BryantMember
- Hector Cordero-GuzmanMember
- Ernesto Cortes JrMember
- Claude CummingsMember
- Shawn FainMember
- Jeff FauxMember
- Jocelyn FryeMember
- Jose P GarzaMember
- Elise GouldMember
- Pronita GuptaMember
- Hannah HalbertMember
- Robert KuttnerMember
- Lisa LynchMember
- Lori PelletierMember
- Becky PringleMember
- Lee SaundersMember
- Naomi WalkerVice president
- Adam S HershInst. economist/researcher
- Michelle KannanDirector of development
- Lyle J BivensChief economist/dir. of research
- Barbara J WesternChief operating officer
- Celine McnicholasDir. govt affairs/labor counsel
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Educational research
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational research | $10K |
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