Community foundation · Lexington, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $535K
- Typical grant
- $40K to $105K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sevier County, Knox County, Washington County, Shelby County · plus 481 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $26.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.3M | $535K | 8 |
| 2023 | $27.5M | $266K | 6 |
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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- Anthony B ThompsonDirector
- Art SalomonDirector
- B Blanton Coates JrDirector
- Daryl LoveDirector
- Dr Tiffany Daniels DcDirector
- Gentry CollinsDirector
- John BackerDirector
- Kristen Larue BondDirector
- Lesme RomeroDirector
- Lisa Higgins-HordDirector
- Louie KessingerDirector
- Michelle RawlingsDirector
- Mike KretzDirector
- Noa GimelliDirector
- Suzanne ShaffarDirector
- Walter MorrisDirector
- Michelle HollingsheadChair
- Bill AlversonVice chair
- Marsha Moors-CharlesSecretary
- Susan KraussTreasurer
- Andy ReynoldsPast board chair
- Lisa AdkinsPresident/ceo
- Brian DineenVp of finance & administra
- Scott FitzpatrickEmployee
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
- To further the exempt purpose of the organization
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $187K |
| Central European Christian Education Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $105K |
| Dollywood Foundation - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | Sevierville, Sevier County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $61K |
| Appalachian Community Fund | Knoxville, Knox County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50K |
| Unmanageable | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50K |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc. | Johnson City, Washington County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $40K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $27K |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15K |
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