Private foundation · Nashville
Jeanette Travis Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $725,000 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $75,000 to $200,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $725,000 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $75,000 to $200,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $100,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County, Knox County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1M | $725K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $1.2M | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Richard F Warren Jr · Nashville · (615) 252-2337
- Deadlines
- N/a n/a
- Limits
- The foundation does not limit grants, however, it is primarily interested in promoting nursing.
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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- Thomas BakerDirector/treasurer
- Richard F Warren JrDirector/president
- Barbara KimminsDirector/secretary
As listed in its 2024 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 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $200K |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $100K |
| Thistle Farms Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $100K |
| Boy Scouts of America - Cabin | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $75K |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $200K |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | To further exempt purpose of organization | $50K |