Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $330,422
- Typical grant
- $75,000 to $174,257 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamilton County · plus 521 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $142.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142.1M | $330K | 4 |
| 2023 | $139.8M | $915K | 6 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Christopher JonesDirector and board chair
- Susan K UrahnPresident and ceo
- Clayton Rose PhdDirector (start 7/2024)
- David WilliamsDirector (start 7/2024)
- Diana FarrellDirector (start 4/2025)
- Henry P Becton JrDirector
- J Howard Pew IIDirector
- Joseph N Pew VDirector
- Mary Catharine Pew MdDirector
- Raynard Kington MdDirector
- Robert H CampbellDirector
- Sandy Ford PewDirector
- Susan W CatherwoodDirector (end 9/2024)
- Willa SeldonDirector
- R James G McmillanSvp, general counsel and corporate secretary
- Ralph R LeslieEvp, coo and cfo
- Sarah SennoVp, finance and treasurer
- Melissa SkolfieldEvp, external affairs
- Michael Caudell-FeaganEvp, chief program officer
- Joel WigintonSvp, government relations
- Kil HuhSvp, government performance
- Lester BaxterSvp, strategy
- Priya BerySvp, partnerships
- Thomas DillonSvp, environment
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
- Policy
- Matching Gift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Policy | $174K |
| The Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Policy | $75K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Policy | $75K |
| General Council On Finance & Administration of the United Methodist Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching Gift | $6,165 |
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