Public charity · Edgefield, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $79,273 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $53,273.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $79,273
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $53,273 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Putnam County, Washington County, Dyer County · plus 63 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $79K | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $64K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Kurt DyroffCo-ceo (conservation/business support)
- Jason BurckhalterCo-ceo (marketing/fundraising)
- Barry WoodsNational director of event fundraising
- Al ClarkNational director of development
- Carol FramptonChief legal services
- Chad FranklinDirector of field operations
- Phillip FerrareDirector of field operation northeast
- Greg WernerSr director of information technology
- Shawn McwilliamsNational director of product & project leadership
- Zachary MortonNational director of development
- Lisa WartDirector of human resources
- Bryan PerryChairman of the board
- Parks ShackelfordPresident
- Dal DychesVice president
- Phil SavageSecretary
- Marc BrinkmeyerTreasurer
- David BaronBoard member
- Richard ChildressBoard member
- William D'alonzoBoard member
- Ray DavidsonBoard member
- Linda DemmerBoard member
- Louis GambaleBoard member
- Craig HarrisBoard member
- Chris HinkleBoard member
- Ben NobleBoard member
- Ronnie ReaginBoard member
- Joe ShultsBoard member
- Harlan StarrBoard member
- Steve UlineBoard member
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
- JAKES Event State or Local (2 grants)
- State research (1 grant)
- Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Newbern, Dyer County | Wildlife Openings/Brood Habitat | $53K |
| Tennessee Tech University | Cookeivlle, Putnam County | State research | $10K |
| Upper Cumberland Chapter | Cookeville, Putnam County | JAKES Event State or Local | $10K |
| North Cherokee Chapter | Johnson City, Washington County | JAKES Event State or Local | $6,000 |
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