Private foundation · Wilson, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Turner B Bunn Jr and Catherine E Bunn
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $2,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $2,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 50 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $131,200
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131K | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $120K | $2,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Turner B Bunn III · Wilson · (252) 243-3136
- What to send
- No specific form. The application should include the mission of the organization, verification of its tax exempt status, and a detailed description of the intended use of any funds given.
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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- Turner B Bunn IIIDirector
- Fred M BunnDirector
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
- Health care (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Health care | $2,000 |