Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National League of Cities Institute Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15,000
- Typical grant
- $15,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Wilson County · plus 56 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): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $2.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | $15K | 1 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $100K | 4 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Steve PattersonPresident (as of 01/25)
- Kevin KramerFirst vice president (as of 01/25)
- Van JohnsonSecond vice president (as of 01/25)
- Dr David SanderImmediate past president
- James MitchellPast president
- Brian O'neillPast president
- Vince WilliamsPast president
- Victoria WoodardsPast president
- Andreas AddisonDirector (until 03/25)
- Byron AmosDirector
- Janet ArbuckleDirector
- Aaron BanksDirector (until 07/25)
- Andrea BarefieldDirector
- Adam BazalduaDirector
- Thomas BelsheDirector
- Michael BlakeDirector
- Jeffrey BoneyDirector
- Nathaniel BookerDirector
- Ted BradyDirector
- Travis BrutonDirector
- Aditi BussellsDirector
- Bradley CarterDirector
- Martha Castex-TatumDirector (as of 11/24)
- Cindy DyballaDirector
- Tracy EngermanDirector
- Luke FischerDirector
- Vanessa FuentesDirector
- Doreen GarlidDirector
- Todd GloverDirector
- Michelle GowdyDirector
- Matthew GrellerDirector
- Christina HobbsDirector
- Clark HopperDirector
- Emmett JordanDirector
- Brian KazyDirector
- Peter KwonDirector
- Greg LangowskiDirector
- Kelly LynchDirector
- Jodi MillerDirector
- Denise MitchellDirector
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
- To help municipalities plan and implement economic mobility and inclusion strategies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Gov't of Nashville-Davidson Cty | Nashville, Wilson County | To help municipalities plan and implement economic mobility and inclusion strategies. | $15K |
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