Public charity · Knoxville
The Young Women's
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $3.4 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $3.4 million (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3.4 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3.4 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3.4 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Building renovations”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $3.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.4M | $3.4M | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $1.1M | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Natalie StairCeo
- Jade AdamsDirector
- Diana Anz-MeadorDirector
- Erica AremDirector
- Tracy BoatnerDirector
- Amie CohorstDirector
- Katherine DillardTreasurer
- Amy EdgeDirector
- Susan EdwardsPast preside
- Beth FordDirector
- Alicia Griego GastDirector
- Erin GillPresident el
- Renee KellyDirector
- Caitlin LovellDirector
- Karen MannPresident
- Maureen Dunn McbrideDirector
- Maria MchaleSecretary
- Jane PalmerDirector
- Ashlee PriceDirector
- Karen RodgersDirector
- Susan SeagravesAssistant tr
- Melissa TschanzDirector
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
- Building renovations (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA Real Estate Holding Company | Knoxville, Knox County | Building renovations | $3.4M |
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