Private foundation · Tulsa, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $10,750 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $750 to $10,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $10,750 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $750 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,375, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Cumberland County, Davidson County · plus 474 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $37.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.3M | $11K | 2 |
| 2023 | $35.1M | $12K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Bill Major · Tulsa · (918) 295-8000 · Grants@zarrow.org
- What to send
- Interested nonprofit organizations within the funding priorities can email grants@zarrow.org to submit an initial inquiry about funding. Those invited to submit a full application will receive a link to apply through an online portal.
- Deadlines
- February 15 for select invited organizations and july 15 for general applicants.
Next one: Feb 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Awards are primarily to qualified nonprofit organizations in the tulsa area. No scholarships or grants are awarded directly to individuals. Requests for dinners, runs/walks, special events, and fundraisers are not eligible for grants.
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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- Lisa ZarrowDirector
- Judith Z KishnerPresident
- Stuart A ZarrowVice president
- Julie W CohenSecretary
- Jay WohlgemuthDirector
- Mark ZarrowDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $10K |
| Camp Nakanawa | Crossville, Cumberland County | General operating support | $750 |
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