Public charity · Sewanee
Sewanee Community Chest
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $80,088
- Typical grant
- $9,000 to $14,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $11,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Franklin County, Marion County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $112,151
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112K | $80K | 6 |
| 2024 | $110K | $74K | 5 |
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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- David MichaelsMember-at-large
- Chris McdonoughMember-at-large
- Ken TaylorVice president
- Bentley CookTreasurer
- Kerstin BeaversPresident
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What it funds most often
- Community support
- Preschool program
- Sewanee elem schoolpto
- Community outreach
- Low income housing support
- Care of displaced animals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewanee Parent Organization | Sewanee, Franklin County | Sewanee elem schoolpto | $27K |
| Sewanee Senior Citizens Inc. | Sewanee, Franklin County | Community outreach | $14K |
| Sewanee Childrens Center | Sewanee, Franklin County | Preschool program | $12K |
| Housing Sewanee Incorporated | Sewanee, Franklin County | Low income housing support | $11K |
| Marion Animal Resource Connection | Jasper, Marion County | Community support | $9,000 |
| Franklin Co Humane Society | Winchester, Franklin County | Care of displaced animals | $7,000 |
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