Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Executive Leadership Council
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $40,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $20,000. Most often for: “Scholarship”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $40,000 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $20,000 (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 $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County · plus 99 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
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $4.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | $40K | 3 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $50K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Gerald T Charles JrDirector
- Edward L DandridgeDirector
- Oral MuirDirector
- Sena KwawuDirector
- Javara PerrilliatDirector
- Danielle BrownDirector
- Irene QuarshieDirector
- Janice Innis-ThompsonDirector
- Shelley Stewart JrDirector
- Cynthia MarshallDirector
- Valerie I RainfordDirector
- Telisa ToliverDirector
- Marty RodgersDirector
- Lloyd W Brown IIImmediate past chair
- Gale V KingChair
- Nancy ArmandVice chair
- Gena AsheSecretary
- Shaundra ClayTreasurer
- Michael HyterPresident & ceo
- Hannibal BrumskineVp and chief financial officer
- Lori WalkerEvp and chief operating officer
- Antoinette RiceVp and chief marketing & communications officer
- Fabian MilburnVp and chief philanthropy officer
- Erica JordanVp of member services
- Earl Granger IIIChief development & impact officer
- Audrey TaylorChief academy officer
- Leah WadeSr. director of philanthropy
- Angelina GordonSr. director of communications
- Jennifer VasquezDirector-board operations & governance
- Mayra EspinozaDirector-strategic initiative & events
- Alie BanguraDirector-it
- Perry BrownDirector-hr
- Stewart HughesController
- Ramien PierreDirector-leadership institute
- Amanda ReyDirector-academy
- Justina VictorSr research manager
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 (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship | $20K |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship | $10K |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarship | $10K |
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