Public charity · Reston, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Wildlife Federation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $126K
- Typical grant
- $126K to $126K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $126K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 137 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $16.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.5M | $126K | 1 |
| 2023 | $19.8M | $115K | 1 |
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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- Frederick Kowal Chair-ElectUntil 06/25, chair
- John Robbins ChairUntil 06/25, imm. past chair
- William HoustonPast chair
- Rebecca PritchettEastern vice chair
- Allyn DukesCentral vice chair
- Brad PowellWestern vice chair
- Mark BerryDirector
- Arthur Butch BlazerDirector
- Bob BrownDirector
- Carol Buie-JacksonDirector - until 06/25
- Buzz CobellDirector
- Priscilla De La CruzDirector
- Jomar FloydDirector
- Scott GilmoreDirector - until 06/25
- John GossDirector
- Andrea Keller HelselDirector
- Arthur JohnsonDirector
- Brad JohnsonDirector
- Randy JonesDirector
- Brianna Jones RichDirector - until 06/25
- Koalani Kaulukukui-BarbeeDirector
- Jay LanierDirector
- Dawn LeveyDirector
- Catherine NovelliDirector
- Miguel OrdenanaDirector
- Dr Mamie ParkerDirector
- Stevie ParsonsDirector
- Sara Parker PauleyDirector
- Sally RanneyDirector
- Bob ReesDirector
- Emily SchraderDirector
- Patty SchwalenbergDirector
- Rob SpeidelDirector
- Rachel SpragueDirector
- Elizabeth SwisherDirector
- Gloria TomDirector - until 12/24
- Benjamin TuggleDirector
- Jeremy VesbachDirector
- Beth ViolaDirector
- Collin O' MaraPresident & ceo
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
- Conservation assistance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Conservation assistance | $126K |
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