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Public charity · Fairfax, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Bowlers to Veterans Link

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $14,331
Typical grant
$5,163 to $9,168 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $7,165, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Loudon County · plus 44 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): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$1.3 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.3M$14K2
2023$1.3M—0

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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  • Nancy SchenkChairman
  • Keith HamiltonTreasurer
  • Barbara ChrismanDirector
  • Dennis HackerDirector
  • Darlene BakerDirector
  • Anthony ColangeloDirector
  • Marty TeifkeDirector
  • Corey DykstraDirector
  • Jay BuhlDirector
  • Amy ArcuriDirector
  • Chris FloydDirector
  • Wally HallDirector
  • Jessica Abel Os of 062024Executive director
  • Mary Harrar Thru 072024Executive director

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

  • Recreation therapy

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.

Tennessee grants from The Bowlers to Veterans Link
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Smoky Mountain Service DogsLenoir City, Loudon CountyRecreation therapy$9,168
Honor Air KnoxvilleKnoxville, Knox CountyRecreation therapy$5,163

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