Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Council of Nonprofits
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $61,000
- Typical grant
- $30,000 to $31,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 49 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $61K | 2 |
| 2024 | $733K | $77K | 1 |
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Sabeen PerwaizBoard chair
- Caroline Altman SmithBoard vice chair
- Elaine NgBoard secretary
- Sheila BravoBoard treasurer
- Diane YentelPresident & ceo
- Kevin BaileyBoard member
- Ellen CollinsBoard member
- Kevin DeanBoard member
- Jennifer HutchinsBoard member
- Christine OrtegaBoard member
- Sandra QuinceBoard member
- Leon WilsonBoard member
- Richard CohenChief operating officer
- Sarah SaadianSvp policy and campaigns
- Kara Young PonderVp, knowledge, impact, strategy
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
- Meet the Moment Award $30,000; Thrive Award $1,000
- Meet the Moment Award
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Nonprofit Management | Nashville, Davidson County | Meet the Moment Award $30,000; Thrive Award $1,000 | $31K |
| Tennessee Nonprofit Network | Memphis, Shelby County | Meet the Moment Award | $30K |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save