Private foundation · Oklahoma City, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Inasmuch Foundation
In 2022 it gave 1 grant worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $50,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 371 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $22.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $19.5M | — | 0 |
| 2022 | $22.1M | $50K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Sarah Roberts · Oklahoma city · (405) 604-5292
- What to send
- Inasmuch foundation, created by edith kinney gaylord in 1982, invests in organizations that effect the greatest positive outcome for oklahomans. Funding priorities are education, health and human services and community enhancement. Ethics and excellence in journalism foundation, created by edith kinney gaylord in 1982, invests in the future of journalism by building the ethics, skills and opportunities needed to advance principled, probing news and information now and for the future. Funding priorities are investigative reporting, professional development and youth education.
- Deadlines
- Foundation: 5:00 cst february 15th or august 15th ethic & excellence: 5:00 cst may 15th or nov. 15t
Next one: Feb 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2022 filing - Limits
- All income from inasmuch foundation, except costs of administration and possible taxes, has been designated by the founder for charitable and educational purposes. All distributions must meet the definition of a "qualifying distribution" as set forth in section 4942(g) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, or applicable provisions of other federal tax laws.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2022. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Andrew W RoffDirector
- David F GriffinDirector
- Jill TiefenthalerDirector
- Patrick T RooneyDirector
- Robert J RossDirector
- William J RossFormer director
- Andre CaldwellAdvisory committee
- Cristina McquistionAdvisory committee
- Ed KelleyAdvisory committee
- Julie JividenCfo
- Richard DavisSenior advisor
- Sarah RobertsVice president of programs
As listed in its 2022 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operating for deeper reporting on housing, labor and criminal justice (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mlk50 Justice Through Journalism | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating for deeper reporting on housing, labor and criminal justice | $50K |
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