Public charity · Silver Spring, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $67K
- Typical grant
- $5,552 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $11K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County · plus 45 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
- $7.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | $67K | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $6,872 | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Denise VerretChair
- Christopher DoldChair-elect
- Dwight ScottVice chair
- Lisa NewPast chair
- Kyle BurksDirector
- Becky DewitzDirector
- Roger GermannDirector
- Charles HopperDirector
- Carrie LewisDirector
- Luis PadillaDirector
- Lisa PetersonDirector
- Chris PfefferkornDirector
- Douglas PiekarzDirector
- Eric RoseDirector (until 9/24)
- Megan RossDirector (until 9/24)
- Daniel M AshePresident & ceo
- Craig M HooverExecutive vice president
- Philip F WagnerSr. vp of finance
- John C Keeney JrGeneral counsel
- Melissa A HowertonSr. vp of member services
- Candice DorseySr. vp conservation & mgmt
- Sara WalkerSr. advisor on wildlife tr
- Sarah E MilbergSr. vp of external affairs
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
- Monarch butterflies
- Fl broodstock managm & coral holding project
- Radiated tortoise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Radiated tortoise | $50K |
| Memphis Zoo | Memphis, Shelby County | Monarch butterflies | $11K |
| Nashville Zoo Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Fl broodstock managm & coral holding project | $5,552 |
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