Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ty Cobb Educational Fd Tr Ua
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,000
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $3,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 57 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $566K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $566K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $525K | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $607K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cathy scott · sharpsburg · 4045887227
- What to send
- Letter of request for information, copy of transcript
- Deadlines
- May - committee meets in july and january
- Limits
- Scholarships awarded to Georgia residents based on need and strong academic record. Grants for Sophomore to Senior year of College and Professional School (Law, Medicine & Dentistry only).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Truist BankTrustee
- Dr Frances J TedescoChairman
- Dr Cathy CoxCommittee member
- Mr Hank HuckabyCommittee member
- Dr Valerie HepburnCommittee member
- Tricia P ChastainCommittee member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarship | $3,000 |