Private foundation · Brentwood
Care Foundation of America Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $2.5M
- Typical grant
- $302K to $420K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $400K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sullivan County, Madison County, Blount County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.9M
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
What it funds most often
- To further exempt purpose
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal House | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $500K |
| Nashville Software School | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $420K |
| Scarlet Rope Project | Jackson, Madison County | To further exempt purpose | $400K |
| Pivot TN | Alcoa, Blount County | To further exempt purpose | $400K |
| Healing Hands | Bristol, Sullivan County | To further exempt purpose | $320K |
| Persist Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $302K |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $125K |