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Private foundation · Spartanburg, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Peery Cauthen Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $1,500
Typical grant
$500 to $1,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Dyer County, Shelby County · plus 27 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$146K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$146K$1,5002
2023$111K$7502

How to apply

Contact
The peerycauthen foundation selecti · spartanburg · 8002252603
What to send
Written application detailing need and planned use of funds.
Limits
Individuals are selected based upon financial need and academic achievement. Organizations are selected based upon exempt status.

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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  • Sidney C BullardTrustee
  • Matthew S BullardTrustee
  • Sara C LandfearTrustee
  • Rachel C RohrerTrustee
  • Portia C WhiteTrustee
  • Richard L WhiteTrustee
  • J Phillip RohrerTrustee
  • Colonial Trust CompanyTrustee

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

  • For exempt religious/ educational/ charitable purposes

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.

Tennessee grants from The Peery Cauthen Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Dyersburg Dyer Co Union MissionDyersburg, Dyer CountyFor exempt religious/ educational/ charitable purposes$1,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyFor exempt religious/ educational/ charitable purposes$500

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