Private foundation · Altavista, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The English Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant
- $-1,000 to $2,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Shelby County, Knox County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $49K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49K | $2,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $50K | $2,500 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Er english jr trustee · altavista · 4343694926
- What to send
- Request form from manager (scholarships); letter (all others)
- Limits
- Generally limited to campbell county, va area
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Er English JrTrustee
- Stephen EnglishTrustee
- Rita T EnglishTrustee
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
- Scholarships
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | Rockford, Blount County | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital-Voided From Prior Year | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $-1,000 |