Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $148,056 · 3 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $27,556 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $19,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Shelby County, Marion County, Knox County · plus 427 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $52.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.9M | $148K | 8 |
| 2023 | $121.7M | $68K | 4 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Beth ArogetiChair
- David SiegelTreasurer
- Debbie KunianskyVice chair
- Seth GreenbergSecretary
- Abbey FlaumAt large
- Adam KazinecNextgen chair
- Arin TrittAt large
- Avery KastinCpi chair
- Beth ParadiesAt large
- Carey GuggenheimWomen's philanthropy president
- Colby SchwartzAt large
- Craig KornblumAt large
- Dara GrantAt large
- Debbie LevinsonAt large
- Deborah JacobsAt large
- Eli KerznerAt large
- Elie EnglerAt large
- Isaac FrankStrategic planning
- Jennifer KorachAt large
- Joel MarksCouncil of lifetime trustee rep
- Joey HurdAt large
- Ken WinklerGovernance
- Marc GaryAt large
- Mark RothbergAt large
- Mark SatiskyAt large
- Matt BronfmanImmediate past board chair
- Michael KogonAt large
- Michael MerlinAt large
- Mindy ShoulbergAt large
- Rami GenauerAt large
- Robin SyslerAt large
- Stacey FisherCampaign chair
- Tamar SternAt large
- Ted BlumChair of foundation oversight committee
- Eric RobbinsPresident and ceo
- Renee KutnerChief operating officer
- Tim HemphillChief financial officer
- Lindsay C KopeckyFb chief advancement officer - foundation
- Richard WalterChief of programs and grantmaking
- Angela PosnerAssistant controller
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
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiva School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $25K |
| The Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $18K |
| Vanderbilt University- Peabody College | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $10K |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Donation | $30K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Donation | $28K |
| Proclaiming Justice to the Nations | Franklin, Williamson County | Donation | $20K |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $10K |
| Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation | $7,500 |
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