Public charity · Nashville
Society of Leaders in Development (solid)
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $86,153
- Typical grant
- $9,230 to $9,231 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,231, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 83% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $86,153
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86K | $86K | 6 |
| 2023 | $44K | $38K | 1 |
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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- Rio Van RisseghemPresident
- Zach GreenVice president
- Lizzy StoneTreasurer
- Melissa FlaxmanSecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $40K |
| National Museum of African American Music | Nashville, Davidson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $9,231 |
| W O Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $9,231 |
| Porter's Call | Franklin, Williamson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $9,231 |
| Black Music Action Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $9,230 |
| Hope On the Row | Nashville, Davidson County | For the charitable purpose of the organization | $9,230 |
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