Public charity · Chantilly, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $284K
- Typical grant
- $6,910 to $61K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Blount County, Davidson County, Hamilton County · plus 799 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 71% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 5 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $26M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26M | $284K | 8 |
| 2024 | $28.8M | $250K | 9 |
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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- Laurie De ArmondChair until 07/25, imm. past chair
- Gary LevanteTreasurer until 07/25, chair
- Marly LeightonSecretary
- Ij AdetoyeDirector until 07/25, treasurer
- Cody ChandlerDirector
- Grace ChungDirector
- Tracye FunnDirector until 06/25
- Wendell HallDirector
- Patrick MccrummenDirector
- Rebecca PilotDirector
- Scott SchenkelbergDirector until 06/25
- Zach SkowDirector
- Shani WaughDirector
- Jennifer WilliamsDirector
- Andrea MazieDirector as of 07/25
- Fernando Snowden-LorenceDirector as of 07/25
- James E StarrPresident & ceo
- David William StathisVp, it
- Kimberly H YoungVp, business development
- Robyn B NealVp. client engagement
- Marie Lavelle DonnellyVp, fund mgmt solutions
- Bela AhmedController
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $118K |
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $61K |
| Renew Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $52K |
| Awaken Church | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General support | $22K |
| Mission Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $13K |
| Remote Area Medical | Rockford, Blount County | General support | $6,910 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,762 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | General support | $5,281 |
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