Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The James T and Valeria B Robertson
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $45,000
- Typical grant
- $20,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $22,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Herff Trust Merit Scholarship Fund/STEM Research Classroom...”
- 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
- $185,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185K | $45K | 2 |
| 2023 | $331K | $83K | 3 |
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.
Board and officers
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- Roberta R BeachTrustee
- Daniel P RobertsonTrustee
- James T Robertson JrTrustee
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
- Herff Trust Merit Scholarship Fund/STEM Research Classroom building to be named the James T. and Valeria...
- To establish The James T. and Valeria B. Robertson Foundation Scholarship Fund for the benefit of the...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Herff Trust Merit Scholarship Fund/STEM Research Classroom building to be... | $25K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | To establish The James T. and Valeria B. Robertson Foundation Scholarship... | $20K |