Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Regions Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 35 totaling $355K
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $20K (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
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Carter County, Washington County, Montgomery County, Knox County, Williamson County, Rutherford County and 2 more · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $438K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $438K | $355K | 35 |
| 2023 | $110K | $60K | 2 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Latrisha S JemisonChief operating officer
- Pamela R WelchSecretary
- Douglas J JacksonTreasurer
- F Lee BlankPresident
- James ArmisteadDirector
- Paul E Bostic JrDirector
- Juliana Ospina CanoDirector
- Leshane GreenhillDirector
- Floyd HarveyDirector
- Gail WilliamsDirector
- Shirley ZeitlinDirector
- Regions BankTrustee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State University Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $51K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valle | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating | $40K |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $35K |
| Overton Park Shell Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $25K |
| Aspire Clarksville | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $25K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tenne | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $25K |
| Nashville Predators Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $25K |
| Leaders Education Foundation Inc. | Jackson, Madison County | General operating | $25K |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation I | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating | $20K |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $15K |
| Anderson County Chamber Foundation Inc. | Clinton, Anderson County | General operating | $15K |
| The Salvation Army | Johnson City, Washington County | General operating | $10K |
| Lynn Valley Baptist Church | Elizabeth, Carter County | General operating | $7,500 |
| Rochelle Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $6,500 |
| Cherry Grove Baptitst Church | Jonesborough, Washington County | General operating | $6,250 |
| Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Chiurch | Elizabeth, Carter County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Naacp Nashville Chapter | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Hope Station | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Affordable Housing Resources Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Williamson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| American Baptist College | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Founda | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee An | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |