Private foundation · Rives
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $62K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $23K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,600, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Obion County, Weakley County, Shelby County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Hospital/Research Facility”
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $110K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110K | $62K | 6 |
| 2023 | $118K | $76K | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Bettie Graham · Rives · 7315364530
- What to send
- Written application including needs or reason for solicitations
- Deadlines
- Reasonable lead time
- Limits
- Obion County TN
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Bettie Young GrahamPresident/secretary
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What it funds most often
- Churchin obion county
- Equestrian
- Distribute items to needy children in obion co
- Hospital/research facility
- Create jobs for marginalized women in obion co
- Provide ministry for outdoor activities to vets, first responders
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church | Union City, Obion County | ChurchIn Obion County | $25K |
| U T Foundation Athletics | Martin, Weakley County | Equestrian | $23K |
| Freedom in Faith Outdoors | Union City, Obion County | Provide Ministry for Outdoor Activities to Vets, First Responders | $6,200 |
| Outside in | Troy, Obion County | Create Jobs for Marginalized Women in Obion Co | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Hospital/Research Facility | $2,000 |
| Chimes for Charity | Union City, Obion County | Distribute Items to Needy Children in Obion Co | $1,000 |