Private foundation · Miami, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Deus Spes Mea Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $795,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Putnam County. A typical grant was $70,000 to $190,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $795,000 · 1 in Putnam County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $70,000 to $190,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $80,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Greene County, Putnam County, Robertson County, Williamson County · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 71% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $7.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.5M | $795K | 7 |
| 2024 | $4.1M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $275K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Calvin BabcockDirector
- Evelyn BabcockDirector
- Lisa TaylorDirector
- Mary Anne BabcockDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Is Ministry | Cookeville, Putnam County | General use | $45K |
| Salvation Army Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $200K |
| Tennesse Children's Homes | Springfield, Robertson County | General use | $190K |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $110K |
| Holston Home United Meth Home for C | Greeneville, Greene County | General use | $100K |
| Shower Up Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $80K |
| Tennessee Baptist Children Home | Brentwood, Williamson County | General use | $70K |