Private foundation · Nashville
Sandra Schatten Foundation
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
- 35 totaling $1.8M
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.8M
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 fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $732K |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $250K |
| The Frist Center for the Visual Arts | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $168K |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $138K |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $78K |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $58K |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $52K |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $40K |
| Tennessee Freedom Circle Education Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $30K |
| The Community Foundation of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $30K |
| Nashville Public Media | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25K |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25K |
| Oz Arts Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25K |
| The Porch | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25K |
| Civic Design Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $20K |
| Humanities Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $18K |
| Studio Tenn | Franklin, Williamson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $15K |
| The Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $15K |
| Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $7,500 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center - Nashville Jewish Film Festival | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $7,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $6,181 |
| Goodwill | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $6,150 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,075 |
| Antiques & Garden Show | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |