Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 23 totaling $335,025 · 1 in Blount County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Sumner County, Rutherford County, Maury County, Williamson County, Blount County and 7 more · plus 283 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 39% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 9 of 23.
- Total giving that year
- $13.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | $335K | 23 |
| 2023 | $14.1M | $367K | 24 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Stuart BrownExecutive director
- Ryan Van SickleSr. director of operations
- Emily CrawfordDirector of impact
- Kristin LutchAccounting manager
- Catherine StranbergImpact manager
- Courtney LoweVice chairman/treasurer
- Christian CharnauxChairman
- Chris HeldSecretary
- Patty TuckerTrustee
- David PowellTrustee
- James NorthTrustee
- Marshall FreemanTrustee
- Ed BakerTrustee
- Bill BollingTrustee
- Charlie MorganTrustee
- Renee DucreTrustee
- Karen BremerTrustee
- John BowieTrustee
- Tanishia BeachamTrustee
- John KellyTrustee
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
- Mission Support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Blount 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Revolution Church Inc. | Maryville, Blount County | Mission Support | $15K |
| The Journey Home Inc. | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Mission Support | $48K |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Mission Support | $40K |
| Generous Life Foundation Dba Memphis Dream Center | Cordova | Mission Support | $20K |
| Street Hope TN | Powell, Knox County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Fostering Hope TN Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ | Columbia, Maury County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Gentry's Education Center at the Store Front Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Tennessee Food On Foot Foundation Inc. | Talbott, Jefferson County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Crossbridge Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Mission Support | $15K |
| Weakley County School Nutrition Program | Dresden, Weakley County | Mission Support | $12K |
| Erlanger Health System Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Mission Support | $12K |
| Hospitality Pantries Inc. Dba Fish Hospitality Pan | Knoxville, Knox County | Mission Support | $12K |
| Our Place Art Organization Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Gallatin Shalom Zone Inc. | Gallatin, Sumner County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley Dba Boys & | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Mission Support | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Mission Support | $8,100 |
| Union City High School | Union City, Obion County | Mission Support | $7,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | Mission Support | $5,150 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Mission Support | $5,150 |
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