Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Association of Conservation Districts
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $77,793
- Typical grant
- $18,000 to $41,774 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18,019, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Hamblen County, Hawkins County · plus 237 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 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $12.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.2M | $78K | 3 |
| 2023 | $18M | $107K | 5 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Gary BlairPresident
- Mark MastersFirst vice-president
- Karl JensenSecretary-treasurer
- Ryan BrittSecond vice-president
- Cliff LaneExecutive board
- Bill SimshauserExecutive board
- Samantha SteinerExecutive board
- Carol KnightExecutive board
- Michael AguonExecutive board
- Josh SmithExecutive board
- Phil CampbellExecutive board
- Vaughn PoeBoard member
- Cameron SmithAlternate board member
- Chris RainwaterBoard member
- Mitch MichaudAlternate board member
- Molly LagaiBoard member
- Laupule TileiAlternate board member
- Tina ThompsonBoard member
- Frank KrentzAlternate board member
- Jerry Don ClarkBoard member
- Cathy SeidenstrickerAlternate board member
- Rick GomezBoard member
- Donald ButzAlternate board member
- Glenn ManglonaBoard member
- Jose Dela CruzAlternate board member
- Bob WarnerBoard member
- Tyler NeelyAlternate board member
- Denise SavageauBoard member
- Cheryl CappialiAlternate board member
- Gwen PierceBoard member
- Joel WhartonAlternate board member
- Burlin FindleyBoard member
- Andrew JacksonAlternate board member
- Jimmy BramblettBoard member
- Jake FordAlternate board member
- Joseph SantosBoard member
- Glenn TakaiAlternate board member
- Brenda Iokepa-MosesBoard member
- Doug BeatonAlternate board member
- Richard KunauBoard member
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
- Technical assistance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County Soil and Water Conservation District | Rogersville, Hawkins County | Technical assistance | $42K |
| Blount County Soil Conservation District | Maryville, Blount County | Technical assistance | $18K |
| Hamblen Soil Conservation District | Morristown, Hamblen County | Technical assistance | $18K |
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