Public charity · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $36,600
- Typical grant
- $6,600 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Maury County, Blount County, Williamson County · plus 62 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2M | $37K | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $23K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Sumner StarlingVice president
- Tom AdamsDirector
- Margaret BrunstadDirector
- Susan DulinDirector
- John NorrisPresident
- Will WykleTreasurer
- Win BairdDirector
- Jim ShepherdDirector
- Carrie WalthallDirector
- Merrill StewartDirector
- Tom SpencerDirector
- Amy MccainDirector
- John MartinDirector
- Henry RayDirector
- Sheri RobinsonDirector
- Denise MooreExecutive director
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
- Maryville college adventures in studying (mast) - expanding horizons
- Project support 2024: $5,000 holistic evangelism in tete province and remainder allocated to persian...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outreach Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Project support 2024: $5,000 holistic evangelism in tete province and... | $20K |
| Maryville College | Maryville, Blount County | Maryville college adventures in studying (mast) - expanding horizons | $10K |
| Living Waters for the World | Spring Hill, Maury County | Operating support | $6,600 |
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