Community foundation · Abilene, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation of Abilene
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $92K
- Typical grant
- $12K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $14K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Greene County, Williamson County · plus 276 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $27.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.9M | $92K | 5 |
| 2023 | $19.4M | $167K | 2 |
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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- Ron ButlerMember
- Jason HallMember
- Melody HuntMember
- David McqueenMember
- Ian NickersonMember
- Brandon OsborneMember
- Allison PadonMember
- Sue SchackmuthMember
- Gustavo VillanuevaMember
- Liz WagstaffMember
- Sam VinsonChairman
- Carolyn BeckhamVice chairman
- Kelly CannonSecretary
- Geoff HaneyTreasurer
- Lee HamptonMember-at-large
- Katie AlfordPresident/ceo
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
- Program support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Global | Thompsons Stn, Williamson County | Program support | $35K |
| Harvest Time Encounters | Greeneville, Greene County | Program support | $20K |
| The House of Stephanas | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $14K |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Program support | $12K |
| Nashville Dream Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $10K |
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