Private foundation · Roanoke, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Cartledge Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

In 2023 it gave 3 grants worth $1,500 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $500. Most often for: “Education”.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee: 3 totaling $1,500 · 2 in Sullivan County
Typical grant: $500
A realistic first ask: About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Sullivan County, Washington County · plus 56 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment: None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?: 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 3 of 3.
Total giving that year: $242,117

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2023	$242K	$1,500	3
2022	$241K	—	0

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Its grants listed in GrantMe:

Grants by memo of need (no deadline) · open now

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Contact: George B Cartledge Jr · Ronoke · (540) 776-7000
What to send: Memorandum of need and financial statement

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

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George B Cartledge JrChairman of
Chris CoullingSecretary
Pat BennettDirector
Robert G BennettExecutive vp
George B Cartledge IIIPresident

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What it funds most often

Education (3 grants)

Tennessee organizations it funded

Sullivan 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.

Tennessee grants from Cartledge Charitable Foundation
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
Petworks Animal Services Inc.	Kingsport, Sullivan County	Education	$500
The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Resc	Blountville, Sullivan County	Education	$500
Washington County Johnson City Anim	Johnson City, Washington County	Education	$500