Private foundation · Charlottesville, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Leifur Eiriksson Foundation
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $25,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $245,050
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $245K | $25K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Karen E Torgersen · Blacksburg · (434) 981-2061
- What to send
- Applications can be mailed to the above address or submitted online at www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/apply/login. Applicants should have official transcripts sent directly to the foundation unless they have completed a final degree more than three years ago. Three letters of reference must be submitted by persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional work. Applicants who submit their application online must mail in a signature page by the december deadline.
- Deadlines
- Applications and letters of reference must be received by the first thursday in december.
- Limits
- The leifur eiriksson foundation funds scholars from u.s. Universities for graduate research or study at universities in iceland, and scholars from universities in iceland to conduct research or study at universities in the united states. Recipients are chosen by the foundation's board of trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar's behalf.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kristin IngolfsdottirChair/trustee
- John T Casteen IIITrustee
- Kristrun HeimisdottirTrustee
- Susan G HarrisTrustee/secretary
- Margo E EppardTreasurer
- Jennifer N GrayburnTrustee
- Nancy BrownTrustee
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship (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.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.
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