Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Education Trust Inc.
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $130,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $25,000.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $130,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $25,000 (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 $25,000: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Greene County, Madison County · plus 35 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
- 86% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $2.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | $130K | 7 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $255K | 8 |
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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- Denise FortePresident & ceo
- Lisa GelobterChair
- Jesse JacksonVice-chair/treasurer (until 2/2025)
- Nadia Diaz FunnDirector
- Hanseul KangDirector
- Matthew McguireDirector
- Christina NormanDirector
- Eric RodriguezDirector
- Malbert Smith III PhdDirector
- Tomeka Hart WiggintonDirector
- Eduardo Padron PhdDirector
- Wil Del PilarSenior vice president
- Christopher NellumExecutive director, etw
- Augustus MaysVp for partnerships and engagement
- Wendy ScottChief financial officer
- Amber ArellanoExecutive director, etm
- Rachel StalcupChief development officer
- Claudia LujanChief of staff
- Allison SocolVp, p-12 policy, research
- Nicolle GraysonVp, strategic communications
- Brian RivasSenior director
- Carol HedgspethDeputy director
- Lynn JenningsSenior director
- Rachel RuffaloDeputy director
- Kevin ChappellExecutive writer (until 1/2025)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Eight Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Support | $25K |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, Shelby County | Support | $25K |
| Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $25K |
| Tennessee State Conference Naacp | Jackson, Madison County | Support | $25K |
| Centro Hispano De East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Support | $10K |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $10K |
| Support and Training for Exceptional Parents | Greeneville, Greene County | Support | $10K |
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