Public charity · Indianapolis, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Future Farmers of America State Associations & Local Chapter
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $13,300 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $13,300 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $13,300
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $13,300 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $13,300, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 98 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.9M | $13K | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $13K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Cheryl ZimmermanNational executive secretary
- Matt WinkleNational treasurer
- Travis ParkNat'l advisor & board chairman
- Aaron MckimBoard member
- Casandra CarterBoard member
- Daphnne BonaparteBoard member
- Gordon EichelbergerBoard member
- Jennifer JacksonBoard member
- Keith DietzscholdBoard member
- Kristin StairBoard member
- Marc BeitiaBoard member
- Michael BrammerBoard member
- Paul AarsvoldBoard member
- Christine WhiteChief program officer
- Dan RileyChief financial officer
- Scott StumpChief executive officer
- Anila DinDirector, human resources
- Larry DownesDirector, marketing comm.
- Lisa RichardsDirector, merchandise svcs
- Martin PetersonDirector, information tech.
- Tonya CalifarController - director of financial service
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- 2025 prof grant (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ffa Association | Nashville, Davidson County | 2025 prof grant | $13K |
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