Private foundation · Winston Salem, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Reynolds American Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $2,307
- Typical grant
- $51 to $1,256 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Montgomery County, Hamilton County, Shelby County · plus 277 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $3.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | $2,307 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Walter farabee · winstonsalem · 3367410536
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted in written form with the organization's section 501(c)(3) exemption letter attached. Applicants should provide a description of the activity for which money is needed, a description of the proposed project, and a list of the organization's board of directors. For additional details and requirements email: raifoundation@rjrt.com
- Limits
- Awards are generally directed towards educations, arts, and social services/basic needs.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Shay MustafaChair
- Mary Elizabeth BarwickPresident
- Javier SuarezTreasurer
- Beverly CrewsSecretary
- Monique Petree Q1-Q2 2024Board member
- Derrick ManuelBoard member
- Mandy HastyBoard member
- Krystal Forbes James Q1-Q2 2024Board member
- Lyndsey FredericksBoard member
- Nathan BohonBoard member
- Stephan BonaparteBoard member
- Timothy Nestor Q3-Q4Board member
- Dalton FishelBoard member
- Patrudu MakenaBoard member
- Ray PaulinBoard member
- Shahzeb MalikBoard 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
- Charitable activtities
- Scholarships
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dare for More Ministries Inc. | East Ridge, Hamilton County | Charitable activtities | $1,256 |
| Cdrs Academy of Beauty | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable activtities | $51 |
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