Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $75K
- Typical grant
- $75K to $75K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 45 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
- $3.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | $75K | 1 |
| 2023 | $7M | $364K | 1 |
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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- Tracie J SharpPresident and ceo
- Carl O Helstrom IIIChairman
- Stanford D SwimSecretary
- Thomas L WillcoxTreasurer
- Lawson BaderDirector
- George CoatesDirector
- John HoodDirector
- Adam MeyersonDirector
- Carrie TynanDirector
- Bridgett G WagnerDirector
- Nicole HoplinDirector
- Tony WoodliefSr executive vp
- Emily MccallisterExecutive vp
- Rebecca PainterSenior vice president
- Carrie ConkoSenior vp
- Kyle HartzVp of operation
- Crystal BakerSr dir. of strategic partnerships
- Jennifer ThompsonSr dir. of launchpad
- Julie BurdenSr dir. of special projects
- Christina Pajak - SeniorDirector of strategic partnerships
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $75K |
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