Public charity · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
100% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 338 totaling $21.3M · 3 in Warren County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $37K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Maury County, Washington County, Blount County and 23 more · plus 18915 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 49% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 156 of 317.
- Total giving that year
- $1632.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1632.4M | $21.3M | 338 |
| 2023 | $1171.2M | $9.5M | 259 |
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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- Carol Van AttenChairperson
- Laura AssomullAssistant secretary
- Melanie Schnoll-BegunPresident
- Shelley GoodeSecretary
- Sundeep ViraTreasurer
- Allyson McdonaldDirector
- Diahann Billings-BurfordDirector
- James TracyDirector
- Jane O'connellDirector
- Katharine LeonbergerDirector
- Patricia BiggersDirector
- Robert B SeabergDirector
- Roger ParadisoDirector
- Ross RichardsDirector
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
- Unrestricted general support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Warren County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isha Foundation Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Unrestricted general support | $50K |
| St Catherine of Alexandria | Mcminnville, Warren County | Unrestricted general support | $40K |
| Naankuse Foundation | Mcminnville, Warren County | Unrestricted general support | $28K |
| Lee University | Cleveland, Bradley County | Unrestricted general support | $5M |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted general support | $1M |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general support | $1M |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general support | $729K |
| Midtown Fellowship Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general support | $725K |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted general support | $724K |
| Angel Armies Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted general support | $700K |
| Redemption City Church | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted general support | $400K |
| Knoxville Catholic High School | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted general support | $350K |
| Redeemer Community Church | Johnson City, Washington County | Unrestricted general support | $340K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted general support | $337K |
| Church of the City | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted general support | $325K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted general support | $315K |
| Jovenes En Camino | Brentwood, Williamson County | Unrestricted general support | $295K |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general support | $275K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted general support | $208K |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted general support | $200K |
| Nashvillehealth | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general support | $183K |
| The University of Tennessee Foundat Ion Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted general support | $170K |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted general support | $160K |
| City Shepherds | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted general support | $155K |
| Always Mercy | Maryville, Blount County | Unrestricted general support | $150K |
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