Private foundation · Mill Neck, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Big Guy Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $4,500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County · plus 28 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $82K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82K | $4,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $140K | $5,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $126K | $5,286 | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan Altamore Carusi · Mill Neck · 5162800456
- What to send
- Contact for information
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Sean CarusiPresident
- Susan Altamore CarusiExecutive vice president secretary treasurer
- Steven AltamoreVice president
- Navila ArmonVice president
- Leonard ShavelVice president
- Alison CarusiAssistant secretary
- Jamie CarusiAssistant secretary
- Kelly CarusiAssistant secretary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move Inclusive Dance | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $750 |
| Tuckers House | Franklin, Rutherford County | Donation | $750 |
| Hope Clinic for Women | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $500 |
| Play On Nashville | Brentwood, Williamson County | Donation | $500 |
| Fabled Farm Rescue | Christiana, Rutherford County | Donation | $500 |
| 404 Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Donation | $500 |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $500 |
| Graceworks | Franklin, Williamson County | Donation | $250 |
| Interfaith Dental | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $250 |