Private foundation · Greensboro, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Edward M Armfield Sr Foundation I
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $12,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $12,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $12,500 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $12,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $12,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 56 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
- $2.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | $12K | 1 |
| 2023 | $2.9M | $122K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Melinda W Oakley · Greensboro · (336) 273-7519 · Mindy.oakley@armfieldfdn.org
- What to send
- Call foundation for required grant application form
- Deadlines
- June 15th and october 31st
Next one: Oct 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Community capital campaigns, educational institution capital campaigns and educational programs in guilford, randolph and surry counties in nc.
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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- Adair P ArmfieldDirector
- Phifer CruteDirector
- James C B HancockDirector
- R David SprinkleDirector
- Melinda W OakleyOfficer
- Laura Armfield CannonDirector
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
- Scholarship (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarship | $12K |