Private foundation · Simpsonville, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Magee Christian Education Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $27,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $17,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 18 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 2021–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $318,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318K | $27K | 3 |
| 2023 | $278K | $25K | 3 |
| 2021 | $264K | $22K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jean hawxhurst · simpsonville · 2128703800 · mageefoundation@gmail.com
- What to send
- Application form available from jean hawxhurst
- Deadlines
- October 1
Next one: Oct 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Grants given to persons preparing for future church- related vocations while attending an educational institution.
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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- Justin HummelPresident
- Rev Dr Clarenda M PhillipsVice preside
- Rev Dr Jean G HawxhurstSecretary-tr
- Glen S BagbyDirector
- Jeffrey HillDirector
- Bishop Sandra Steiner BallDirector
- Rev Dr Clarenda M PhillipsDirector
- Matthew BurgessDirector
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
- Education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Divinity School | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $17K |
| Methodist E-Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $5,000 |
| Wme - Alps | Brentwood, Williamson County | Education | $5,000 |