Private foundation · Knoxville
Claude&eliz Robinson Chrty(mgrs) 15-5018008
In 2025 it gave 8 grants worth $39,000 to Tennessee groups, 6 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $4,500 to $5,000. Most often for: “Operational”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $39,000 · 6 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,500 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County, Loudon County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $39,000
How to apply
- Contact
- David B Lantz · Knoxville · (865) 971-2023 · Dblantz@ftb.com
- What to send
- Written
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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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
- Operational (4 grants)
- Patient assistance (1 grant)
- 2025 grant recipient (1 grant)
- Participant assistance (1 grant)
- 2022 grant request (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA Knoxville and the TN Valley | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational | $7,500 |
| Interfaith Health Clinic | Knoxville, Knox County | Patient assistance | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | Knoxville, Knox County | 2022 grant request | $5,000 |
| Ppsfgm Inc. Dba Focus Grp Ministrie | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of E TN | Knoxville, Knox County | 2025 grant recipient | $4,500 |
| YMCA of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational | $2,500 |
| Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Participant assistance | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Maryville, Blount County | Operational | $4,500 |