Private foundation · Ridgeland, MS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Butler Snow O'mara Stevens & Cannada
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $48,195 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 to $20,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $48,195
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $14,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Construction for trauma waiting room”; “Updated technology and equipment”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $199,864
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200K | $48K | 4 |
| 2023 | $151K | $52K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Ashley Wicks · Ridgeland · (601) 985-4547
- What to send
- Letter
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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- Ashley WicksPresident
- Brad AndersonDirector
- Brian JacksonDirector
- Cara BaerDirector
- Cedric EvansDirector
- Jeff StancillDirector
- Kenny GardnerDirector
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
- Milla's house relocation/furniture (1 grant)
- Accessibility improvements (1 grant)
- Updated technology and equipment (1 grant)
- Construction for trauma waiting room (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee Legal Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Construction for trauma waiting room | $20K |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Accessibility improvements | $14K |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Berryhill, Davidson County | Updated technology and equipment | $7,500 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Milla's house relocation/furniture | $6,695 |