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Private foundation · Belmont, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Stowe Foundation Inc.

Invitation only

This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $500
Typical grant
$500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$271K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$271K$5001
2023$264K—0

How to apply

What to send
A letter stating tax exempt status, amount request and detailed explanation.
Deadlines
No deadlines, but requests should be made before december of each year.
Limits
Donee must be a tax exempt organization. Most funds are given to tax exempt organizations in the cahrlotte and nc areas.

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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  • Robert L Stowe IIIDirector
  • D Harding StoweVice preside
  • Richmond H StoweSecretary
  • Jean H GibsonTreasurer

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.

Tennessee grants from The Stowe Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyCharitable$500

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