Private foundation · Rives
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $62,200 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,000 to $23,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $62,200
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $23,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $109,950
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110K | $62K | 6 |
| 2023 | $118K | $76K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Bettie Graham · Rives · (731) 536-4530
- 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.
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- Bettie Young GrahamPresident/secretary
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
- ChurchIn Obion County (1 grant)
- Equestrian (1 grant)
- Distribute Items to Needy Children in Obion Co (1 grant)
- Hospital/Research Facility (1 grant)
- Create Jobs for Marginalized Women in Obion Co (1 grant)
- Provide Ministry for Outdoor Activities to Vets, First Responders (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |