Public charity · Memphis
Bridges Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $998K
- Typical grant
- $998K to $998K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $998K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $998K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $998K | $998K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $1.1M | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Calvin AndersonTrustee
- Tony GravesSecretary/treasuer
- Stanton BrownTrustee
- Nicole CodyPresident
- Tosca Nance-JonesCoo
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
- Youth education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges USA Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Youth education | $998K |