Public charity · Nashville
Humanities Tennessee
In 2024 it gave 9 grants worth $78,709 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $8,300 to $10,000. Most often for: “Humanities project”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $78,709 · 2 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,300 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $8,901: the middle grant to the 8 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 89% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 8 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $125,105
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125K | $79K | 9 |
| 2023 | $118K | $71K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Tim HendersonExecutive di
- James MckissicChair
- John TalbottVice chair
- Mary Pom ClaibornePast chair
- Barry AllenDirector
- Judy BarkerDirector
- Caroline BradshawDirector
- Elaine ChristianDirector
- Mark DudneyDirector
- Julie ForknerDirector
- Courtney GreggDirector
- Bonnie GrzeszczakDirector
- Mary Kennedy HendershotDirector
- Heather HooverDirector
- Angie Davis JonesDirector
- Pablo MazariegosDirector
- Allison StansberryDirector
- Chandra WardDirector
- Carol MccoyPart year di
- Kathryn McbridePart year di
- Daphene McferrenPart year di
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
- Humanities project (9 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Downtown Gallery | Knoxville, Knox County | Humanities project | $8,901 |
| Knoxville History Project | Knoxville, Knox County | Humanities project | $6,375 |
| Wpln Fm 903 Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, Davidson County | Humanities project | $10K |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, Shelby County | Humanities project | $10K |
| TN Historical Society | Nashville, Davidson County | Humanities project | $10K |
| National Alliance of Pan African Se | Whites Creek, Davidson County | Humanities project | $9,653 |
| The Memphis 13 Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Humanities project | $8,500 |
| Inter-Museum Council of Nashville ( | Nashville, Davidson County | Humanities project | $8,300 |
| Wyxr | Memphis, Shelby County | Humanities project | $6,980 |
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