Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jobs With Justice Education Fund
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $284K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $32K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $23K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Hamilton County, Davidson County, Anderson County · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $2.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $284K | 5 |
| 2023 | $3M | $144K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Erica SmileyExecutive director
- Denise DiazDeputy director
- Erin JohanssonResearch director
- Stephanie McaninchFinance director
- Mackenzie BarisDeputy director
- Candace JohnsonDeputy director
- John CavanaghDirector
- Brian HaleDirector
- Jonathan AlinguDirector
- Neidi DominguezDirector
- Elizabeth FalconDirector
- Caitlyn AdamsSecretary
- Todd CrosbyCo-chair
- Raquel LaviaCo-chair
- Elissa McbrideTreasurer
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Jobs With Justice | Nashville, Davidson County | $194K | |
| Community Shares | Knoxville, Knox County | $32K | |
| Knoxvilleoak Ridge Area Central L | Knoxville, Knox County | $23K | |
| Chattanoogans in Action for Love | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | $20K | |
| Statewide Organizing for Community | Clinton, Anderson County | $15K |
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