Public charity · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Points of Light Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $500,000
- Typical grant
- $105,000 to $190,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask
- About $135,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 99 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $10.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.1M | $500K | 4 |
| 2023 | $10M | $647K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Neil BushChair
- Pam NorleyVice chair
- James CollinsDirector/treasurer
- Jean BeckerDirector
- Emad BidawiDirector
- Nikki CliftonDirector
- Nick CostidesDirector
- Vanessa DiamondDirector
- Alex EdgarDirector (from 12/11/24)
- Pam EverhartDirector
- Michelle GavinDirector
- Kelly GoodejohnDirector (from 9/24/24)
- Jeff HoffmanDirector
- Jennifer HunterDirector
- George KalogridisDirector
- Heidi MagyarDirector
- Gregg PetersmeyerDirector
- Brenda RobinsonDirector
- Suzanne SperoDirector
- Eric TanenblattDirector
- Marie UnanueDirector
- Jennifer SirangeloPresident/ceo
- Diane QuestSecretary/coo (thru 10/17/25)
- William Bart SnellCfao
- Paul Hollahan Thru 13124Chief development officer
- Katie Stearns Thru 22525Chief program and impact officer
- Mary Katherine O'hareSvp development to chief development officer
- Valencia Bembry Thru 71224Chief development officer
- Joselyn CassidyChief hr officer
- Cherie GreeneSvp finance (thru 7/9/25)
- Elizabeth PannSvp external affairs
- Richard Bell Thru 91324Svp corporate partnerships
- Rose Mcmanus Coleman ThruSvp strategic engagement 1/31/25)
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
- Community improvement project (4 grants)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Encouragement Services | Nashville, Davidson County | Community improvement project | $190K |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Community improvement project | $135K |
| Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department | Ooltewah, Hamilton County | Community improvement project | $105K |
| Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | Community improvement project | $70K |
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