Private foundation · Altavista, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The English Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $2,500 · 1 in Blount County
- Typical grant
- $-1,000 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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
- $49,000
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 · (434) 369-4926
- 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
Blount County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | Rockford, Blount County | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital-Voided From Prior Year | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $-1,000 |