Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Dickson Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $3,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Hamilton County, Bedford County, Davidson County · plus 161 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | $7,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $7,500 | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The Dickson foundation · charlotte · 7043725404
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter.
- Deadlines
- There are no application deadlines.
- Limits
- The foundation does not provide grants to individuals and primarily focuses on local giving.
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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- R Stuart Dickson Deceased 0524Director, chairman & president
- Rush S Dickson IIIDirector,vice president
- Thomas W DicksonDirector,vice president
- Susan W PattersonOfficer,sec & treasurer
- Jane W MarleyDirector
- Alison M ScottDirector
- Christian O AveryDirector
- Chase A WoodDirector
- Harrison H Williamson JrDirector
- John A DicksonDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 Mccallie School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2,500 |
| The Webb School | Bell Buckle, Bedford County | General support | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ Owen Graduate School | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $1,000 |