Public charity · Durham, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
North Carolina Museum of Life &
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $286K
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Bernice BondBoard chair
- Lilith AndersonBoard vice-chair/treasurer
- Brian TajliliBoard secretary
- Nida AllamDirector
- Luis AlvarezDirector
- Rashid BeyahDirector
- Jennings BrodyDirector
- Chelsea CookDirector
- Scott Nevin DaryaniDirector
- Jenny DenneyDirector
- Karl DeonananDirector
- Jim ErlingerDirector
- John HardinDirector
- Beverly HarrisDirector
- Dr Nicholas KingDirector
- Ann LeiningerDirector
- Heidi MarksDirector
- Charlie MooreDirector
- Kaveh NaficyDirector
- Evian PattersonDirector
- Laura RobinetteDirector
- Christy ShafferDirector
- Neely ShahDirector
- Shannon TrappDirector
- Maggie WoodsDirector
- Carrie M HeinonenPresident/ceo
- Caroline H DurhamVp of finance thru 9/2024
- Kate BoothChief financial officer as of 11/2024
- Roy A GriffithsVp for exhibits
- Elizabeth HallVp for guest experiences
- Lisa M RuthVp of people and culture
- Simone GuthrieVp of marketing and communications
- Mary C AppleVp for education and engagement
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
- Participant support (stipend) noaa cooperative agreement - innovating a community-driven approach to heat...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Works Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Participant support (stipend) noaa cooperative agreement - innovating a... | $10K |
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