Private foundation · Winstonsalem, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $380,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 to $325,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 73 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $17.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.7M | $380K | 3 |
| 2023 | $9.8M | $1.6M | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- See foundation website wwwmrfborg · winston salem · 3367489222
- What to send
- The foundation does not accept paper grant applications. All information regarding sumbission of applications including the format and additional information required can be found on the foundation's website "www.mrbf.org".
- Deadlines
- The foundation uses a rolling applicaton process.
- Limits
- Preference in the southeastern united states no grants to individuals or for contruction no grants for international programs concentration in grants to organizations that help people and places in the southeastern u.s. Move out of poverty.
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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- Tamieka AtkinsBoard member
- Chad BerryBoard member - vice president
- Ashleigh GardereBoard member - president
- Jerry GonzalezBoard member
- Dr Tim LampkinBoard member
- Holt MountcastleBoard member
- Kara MountcastleBoard member - secretary
- Kathy MountcastleBoard member
- Kenneth Mountcastle IIIBoard member - treasurer
- Laura MountcastleBoard member
- Mary MountcastleBoard member
- Stephanie TyreeBoard member
- Will VandenbergBoard member
- Flozell Daniels JrChief executive officer
- Jennifer BarksdaleChief finance and operations officer
- Elena ConleyChief strategy officer
- Dwayne Patterson to 924Chief equity officer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $325K |
| Memphis Artists for Change | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $30K |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $25K |
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