Public charity · Alexandria, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Americans Helping Americans Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $427,236
- Typical grant
- $20,000 to $407,236 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $213,618, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County · plus 28 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
- $2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $427K | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $241K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Bryan L KrizekPresident/ceo
- James J O'brien EsqChairman
- Thomas M O'brienTreasurer
- Loretta Afraid of Bear CookDirector
- Robert J Hisel JrDirector
- Rear Admiral Eric C JonesDirector
- Ashley ShultzDirector
- Elayne SilversmithDirector
- Rev Dr Ketlen A SolakDirector
- Frank Stitely CpaDirector
- Colonel John F WilliamsDirector
- Paul Krizek EsqVice president/general counsel
- Bieu DoCfo
- Nhi Ho CaoSecretary
- Cameron KrizekExecutive 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
- Critical needs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Outreach | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Critical needs | $407K |
| Ocoee Outreach | Clevelant | Critical needs | $20K |
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