Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Emory University
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $1.5M
- Typical grant
- $29K to $392K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $208K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Washington County, Knox County · plus 324 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 29% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $183.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183.9M | $1.5M | 7 |
| 2023 | $240.3M | $2M | 7 |
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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- Gregory FenvesPresident
- Adam H RogersTrustee
- Allegra Lawrence-HardyTrustee
- Allison DukesTrustee
- Andrew W EvansTrustee
- Billy HarbertTrustee
- Crystal EdmonsonTrustee
- Cynthia M SanbornTrustee
- Darren W CohenTrustee
- David GravesTrustee
- Deborah A MarloweTrustee
- Facundo L BacardiTrustee
- Gregory J VaughnTrustee
- Gregory V PalmerTrustee
- James Walker BurnsTrustee
- Javier C GoizuetaTrustee
- John G RiceTrustee
- John L LathamTrustee
- Kathelen AmosTrustee
- L Jonathan HolstonTrustee
- Leah Ward SearsTrustee
- Lee P MillerTrustee
- Mark A WeinbergerTrustee
- Mitchell A TanzmanTrustee
- Rick M RiederTrustee
- Robert C Goddard IIITrustee
- Robin DeaseTrustee
- Rosa Tarbutton SumterTrustee
- Sarah B BrownTrustee
- Shantella Carr CooperTrustee
- Stuart A RoseTrustee
- Tania NeildTrustee
- Tash ElwynTrustee
- Teresa M RiveroTrustee
- Thomas I BarkinTrustee
- Timothy C RollinsTrustee
- William A BrosiusTrustee
- William C Warren IVTrustee
- William H Rogers JrTrustee
- William T McalillyTrustee, vice chair
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
- Research/subcontract
- Grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Research/subcontract | $507K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Research/subcontract | $392K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Research/subcontract | $302K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Research/subcontract | $208K |
| Mental and Emotional Resource Center Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Grant | $50K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Research/subcontract | $29K |
| Semmes-Murphey Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Grant | $6,500 |
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