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Private foundation · Jenks, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Guterman Family Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $5,000
Typical grant
$5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$220K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$220K$5,0001
2023$200K$5,0001
2022$175K$5,0001

How to apply

Contact
Michael guterman · jenks · 9182095021
What to send
Letter form: amount of fund requested, purpose, name, address and contact person or organization requesting funds.

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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  • Michael GutermanTrustee
  • Daniel GutermanTrustee

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

  • Research medical

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from The Guterman Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyResearch medical$5,000

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