Private foundation · Fair Oaks, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Gorman Foundation
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $80,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $15,000. Most often for: “Annual campaign”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $80,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County, Carter County · plus 8 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
- 43% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $202,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202K | $80K | 7 |
| 2023 | $150K | $44K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Samuel Cain Ellis · Fair oaks · (210) 685-8477
- What to send
- First-time or nonrecurring applicants should submit a two to three page letter of inquiry. The letter of inquiry should include a brief statement of the organization's purpose and goals, description of the project, the need, and the target population (if applicable), grant amount requested, and financial statements.
- Deadlines
- Letters of inquiry are reviewed within one month of receipt.
- Limits
- Support is directed primarily to organizations operating in bexar county, texas, and counties contiguous to bexar county. Regional or national efforts may be supported if they directly relate to the foundation's objectives. Exceptions are awards initiated by directors. The foundation focuses on education (especially schools, colleges, universities, and children's educational needs). Only organizations that are tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations under 509(a) are eligible. In selected cases, projects sponsored by non-exempt groups may be considered with expenditure responsibility and full accounting/reporting.
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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- James W Gorman IIIPresident & board chairman
- Amy Gorman EllisVice president
- Samuel Cain EllisSecretary and treasurer
- Carly A CollinsDirector
- Michael A Schott As of June 2024Director
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
- Annual campaign (3 grants)
- To support the oca homeschool group (1 grant)
- Funding support for ats the bridge (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 6 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liv - in the Journey | Cleveland, Bradley County | General support | $20K |
| First Baptist Church of Cleveland TN | Cleveland, Bradley County | Annual campaign | $15K |
| Free 2 Fly | Cleveland, Bradley County | Annual campaign | $10K |
| Waterville Baptist Church | Cleveland, Bradley County | To support the oca homeschool group | $10K |
| Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County | Cleveland, Bradley County | Funding support for ats the bridge | $10K |
| Isaiah House | Elizabethton, Carter County | General support | $10K |
| Candies Creek Academy | Charleston, Bradley County | Annual campaign | $5,000 |