Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $40,000 · 1 in Bradley County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Bradley County, Wilson County · plus 41 grants outside Tennessee
- 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 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $649,182
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $649K | $40K | 3 |
| 2024 | $625K | $40K | 3 |
| 2023 | $505K | $30K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Melanie cianciotto · orlando · 4072374485 · melanie.cianciotto@truist.com
- What to send
- Submit on organizations letterhead the details of the organizations purpose and function and the methods utilized to accomplish the objectives of the organization
- Deadlines
- June 30th of each year
Next one: Jun 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Awards are granted only to qualified charitable organizations that directly provide services or scholarships
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Truist BankTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Emergency fund
Tennessee organizations it funded
Bradley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee University | Cleveland, Bradley County | General support | $10K |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Emergency fund | $15K |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | General support | $15K |