Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Environmental Education and
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $89K
- Typical grant
- $7,500 to $68K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Blount County, Shelby County · plus 41 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M | $89K | 4 |
| 2023 | $973K | $20K | 2 |
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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- Kevin ButtBoard chair (through 3/2025)
- Jennifer LoveBoard chair (from 3/2025)
- Stephen SikraBoard vice chair
- Marc WashingtonBoard treasurer
- Kim Moore BaileyBoard member
- Sally ColeBoard member
- Arturo Garcia-CostasBoard member
- Arielle KingBoard member
- Katie HoggeBoard member
- Lori McfarlingBoard member
- Omar MitchellBoard member
- Chandra Taylor-SawyerBoard member
- John WhyteBoard member
- Sara EspinozaPresident and ceo
- Morgan VacantiVp, finance & admin
- Amy SkalmuskyVp, marketing & comms
- Jada LewisVp, programs
- Deborah LucciVp, development
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
- Arconic greening stem grant
- Community impact project
- Dod legacy award
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 State Parks Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | Community impact project | $68K |
| South Doyle Middle School | Knoxville, Knox County | Arconic greening stem grant | $7,500 |
| Alcoa Middle School | Alcoa, Blount County | Arconic greening stem grant | $7,500 |
| Naval Support Activity Mid-South | Millington, Shelby County | Dod legacy award | $6,750 |
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