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Private foundation · Metairie, LA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Woldenberg Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
3 totaling $22,000
Typical grant
$4,000 to $14,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Humphreys County · plus 112 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
Total giving that year
$1.6 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.6M$22K3
2023$3.6M$6,0002

How to apply

Contact
Lisa b williams · metairie · 5048496087 · lisa@goldringfoundation.com
What to send
Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com

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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  • William A GoldringBoard chair
  • Jeffrey B GoldringTrustee
  • Robert SteegTrustee
  • Mark HalpernTrustee
  • Minette BrownTrustee
  • Paul L FineTreasurer
  • Lisa B WilliamsSecretary

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

  • Scholarships

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.

Tennessee grants from Woldenberg Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
University of TennesseeKnoxville, Knox CountyScholarships$14K
North American Lineman Training CenterMcewen, Humphreys CountyScholarships$4,000
University of TennesseeKnoxville, Knox CountyScholarships$4,000

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