Private foundation · Brentwood
The Mcleroy Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $27,534
- Typical grant
- $7,034 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,517, 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
- Total giving that year
- $27,534
How to apply
- Contact
- Phyllis mcleroy · Brentwood · 6153374458 · pmcleroy@comcast.net
- What to send
- A written proposal must be submitted electronically to phyllis mcleroy at pmcleroy@comcast.net. Any organization requesting funds must provide evidence of a 501 (c)(3) status and a copy of their irs determination letter. In addition, they must submit a budget, timelines and description of the project. The foundation will not provide grants for capital expenditures or operating expenses.
- Limits
- The program must be in Tennessee. The mcleroy foundation only provides grants to those charitable organizations that serve youth in foster care; youth who have aged out or are in the process of aging out of foster care; or youth who may be at risk for entering the foster care system. These organizations are not necessarily preselected, but there are a limited number of them. We have information packets that are provided to any interested agencies.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Phyllis McleroyPresident
- Harriet WhiteTreasurer
- Trent GreenBoard member
- Vanail GlimpsBoard member
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
- Ged incentive grants for 16 students
- Program support and incentive grants
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $10K |
| TN Alliance for Kids | Brentwood, Williamson County | Program support and incentive grants | $10K |
| Monroe Hardingrsi | Nashville, Davidson County | Ged incentive grants for 16 students | $7,034 |
| Dream and Wishes of TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $500 |