Private foundation · Raleigh, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Kimley-Horn Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $40,150 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $1,500 to $10,200. Most often for: “Counts initiative”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $40,150 · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500 to $10,200 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,200: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamilton County, Grundy County, Shelby County · plus 248 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.9M | $40K | 5 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $20K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $8,300 | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Lori HallBoard chair
- Andrew BairdBoard member
- Ed DeanBoard member
- Brady FinkleaBoard member
- Alan GarriBoard member
- Erin GriffinBoard member
- Joe KaltsasBoard member
- Blaine LinkousBoard member
- Jake PanterBoard member
- Kenzie PorterBoard member
- Jennifer SteenBoard member
- Lisa StoneBoard member
- Alissa WaiteBoard member
- Ben WilliamsBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Counts initiative (3 grants)
- Volunteer grants (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Counts initiative | $10K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of | Nashville, Davidson County | Counts initiative | $17K |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Counts initiative | $10K |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Volunteer grants | $1,500 |
| Mountain Top | Coalmont, Grundy County | Volunteer grants | $1,500 |