Public charity · Nashville
Tennessee Justice Center Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $233K
- Typical grant
- $12K to $43K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $37K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Sullivan County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 71% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $314K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314K | $233K | 7 |
| 2023 | $19K | $19K | 2 |
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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- Nate GilmerBoard member
- Jeff GibsonChair
- Neil McbrideSecretary
- Joshua HedrickTreasurer
- Denise AlperBoard member
- Deborah FarringerBoard member
- Shindana L Feagins MdBoard member
- Sabrina Finney MdBoard member
- Sarah F GardialBoard member
- Mike GardnerBoard member
- Sarah GriswoldBoard member
- Nita GuinnBoard member
- Patricia GunnBoard member
- La'kishia HarrisBoard member
- Sadiatou JallowBoard member
- Kevin James MdBoard member
- Jennifer LankfordBoard member
- George T Buck LewisBoard member
- Sara LynesBoard member
- Kristie Helms NettlesBoard member
- Frieda H Outlaw Phd RnBoard member
- Susanne Tropezsims MdBoard member
- Teaka JacksonBoard member
- Britney KirkseyBoard member
- Robbin PageBoard member
- Sheri EdwardsBoard member
- Jaeleigh JohnsonBoard member
- Mika MoserBoard member
- Moniqueca N NavarreBoard member
- Rodrick HolmesBoard member
- Kay CaudleBoard member
- Joseph HubbardBoard member
- Zudi TakizalaBoard member
- John TishlerBoard member
- Michele JohnsonExecutive director
- Rob WatkinsChief operating officer
- Robert Brant HarrellLegal director
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
- Nutrition advocacy
- Health advocacy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Clergy Collaborative | Memphis, Shelby County | Health advocacy | $68K |
| Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Nutrition advocacy | $43K |
| Latino Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Nutrition advocacy | $38K |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Health advocacy | $37K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Nutrition advocacy | $28K |
| YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South | Cordova, Shelby County | Nutrition advocacy | $12K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast TN | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Nutrition advocacy | $7,500 |
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