Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Education Association of the United States
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $2.8 million
- Typical grant
- $58,900 to $124,683 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75,800, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamilton County, Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 231 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $158.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158.3M | $2.8M | 5 |
| 2023 | $153.7M | $2.1M | 4 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Michelle AlexanderBoard of directors
- Yulil Alonso-GarzaBoard of directors
- Angela AndersonBoard of directors
- Anna BadillaBoard of directors
- Benjamin BaerBoard of directors
- Heather BakkeBoard of directors
- Kacee BallouBoard of directors
- Maritza BarreraBoard of directors
- Maria BennettBoard of directors
- Karoline Bethea-JonesBoard of directors
- Jeb BinnsBoard of directors
- Christina BohringerBoard of directors
- Connie BoylanBoard of directors
- John BraceyBoard of directors
- Brenda BrathwaiteBoard of directors
- Colleen BrodbeckBoard of directors
- Terry BurlingameBoard of directors
- Lucinda BurnsBoard of directors
- Jacqueline BurtonBoard of directors
- Denae BushBoard of directors
- Amy ButcherBoard of directors
- Sharron CallahanBoard of directors
- Michael CampbellBoard of directors
- Wendy CareyBoard of directors
- Cesar CarranzaBoard of directors
- Rebecca ColeBoard of directors
- Carol CorrethersBoard of directors
- Melissa Costantino-PorubenBoard of directors
- Rachel CroftBoard of directors
- Michelle DennardBoard of directors
- Demetrius DoveBoard of directors
- Rachella DravisBoard of directors
- Angela Dyer-SanchezBoard of directors
- Sara EarleywineBoard of directors
- Chris EarlyBoard of directors
- Gwendolyn EdwardsBoard of directors
- Mallorie EvansBoard of directors
- Amy EvansBoard of directors
- Bill FarmerBoard of directors
- Aneeka FerrellBoard of directors
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
- Financial assistance
Tennessee organizations it funded
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| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Education Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial assistance | $2.5M |
| Hamilton County Education Association | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Financial assistance | $125K |
| Metropolitan Nashville Education Assoc | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial assistance | $76K |
| United Education Assoc of Shelby County | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial assistance | $59K |
| Williamson County Education Association | Franklin, Williamson County | Financial assistance | $12K |
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