Community foundation · Fort Myers, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $16K
- Typical grant
- $16K to $16K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 165 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $5.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | $16K | 1 |
| 2023 | $7.2M | $17K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Dawn BelamarichChair/ president
- Gail MarkhamChair
- Gary GriffinVice chair & secretary/treasurer
- Dale ReissTrustee
- Damon RomanelloTrustee
- Fred MoonTrustee
- Harrison S KnightTrustee
- Juan BendeckTrustee
- Julie Ben-SusanTrustee
- Karen WatsonTrustee
- Khandyce MoselyTrustee
- Lauren DrasitesTrustee
- Lillie RentzTrustee
- Malike AdigunTrustee
- Rosemary FlloriTrustee
- Sally JacksonTrustee
- Suzanne BoyTrustee
- Tessa LesageChief impact officer
- Jonathan RomineChief operations officer
- Joseph BraunChief philanthropy officer
- Marina NassifCfo (through 07/23/24)
- Sharon RalstonCfo (as of 9/5/24)
- Alex BreaultPartnership manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $16K |
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