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Private foundation · Columbia, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Wr Grace Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
6 totaling $10K
Typical grant
$1,000 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Hamilton County, Marion County · plus 96 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 6.
Total giving that year
$1.3M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.3M$10K6
2023$853K$10K6

How to apply

Contact
Httpsgraceversaiccomlogin · san mateo · 8177129495 · https://grace.versaic.com/login
What to send
No forms are required. However, each request should be submitted via e-mail with the following information: 1. The nature and background of the organization; 2. The sum being requested; 3. The specific purpose of the grant request; and 4. Photocopy of the current irs determination letter. Should the foundation express further interest in the organization, it would require in addition to the above: 1. A current financial statement; and 2. A list of current donors, particularly companies, foundations and governmental agencies, indicating the amounts contributed on an annual basis.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Anthony YooChairman & secretary
  • Michael J BrownDirector, vice chairman & treasurer
  • Edwin C SparksDirector & vice chairman
  • Kerrie WolfeDirector & vice chairman
  • Rachel FlammAssistant treasurer
  • Terrence A PuglisiAssistant treasurer
  • Melissa SellersAssistant secretary
  • Mary CrumholtDesignated signer
  • George WelshDesignated signer
  • Sean DempseyAnnual report signer

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

  • Education & science
  • Health & social welfare
  • Urban, civic & culture

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.

Tennessee grants from Wr Grace Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Hamilton County Dept of EducationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyEducation & science$3,500
Sisken Children's InstituteChattanooga, Hamilton CountyHealth & social welfare$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of ChattanoogaChattanooga, Hamilton CountyEducation & science$1,000
Chattanooga Room in the InnChattanooga, Hamilton CountyHealth & social welfare$1,000
Tennessee AquariumChattanooga, Hamilton CountyUrban, civic & culture$1,000
WaterwaysChatanooga, Marion CountyEducation & science$1,000

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