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Private foundation · Dallas, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Texas Instruments Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
70 totaling $151,310 · 25 in Knox County
Typical grant
$200 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Hamilton County, Davidson County, Shelby County, Marion County, Williamson County, Blount County, Sevier County and 8 more · plus 4414 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
37% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 26 of 70.
Total giving that year
$22.6 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$22.6M$151K70
2023$21.3M$166K61
2021$21.9M$165K69

How to apply

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Contact
Texas instruments foundation · dallas · 2145674685
What to send
All requests for funding from the ti foundation, including all grants, are now accepted on-line. To apply for funding, please go to www.ti.com/giving for information and guidelines. No phone or paper applications will be accepted.
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Limits
Exclusively charitable and educational purposes, including contributions to organizations organized and operated for such purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code.

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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  • Teresa L WestChairman
  • Rafael R LizardiTreasurer & director
  • Edgar MoralesSecretary
  • Hagop H KozanianDirector
  • Cynthia H TrochuDirector (end 11/24)
  • Timothy C KinnardDirector
  • Mohammed YunusDirector
  • Mark T RobertDirector
  • Christine WitzcheVice-chair & director
  • Shannon J LeonardDirector
  • Katie KaneDirector (begin 12/24)

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

  • Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

Tennessee organizations it funded

Knox 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.

Tennessee grants from Texas Instruments Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
University of Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$29K
Emerald Charter SchoolsKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$20K
Collegiate Abbey Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$2,500
Volunteer Ministry Center Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$1,100
Big Ears FestivalKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$1,033
Knoxville Jazz OrchestraKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$521
Susannahs House Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$515
Knoxville Habitat for HumanityKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$510
East TN Historical Society FndnKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$509
Justice KnoxKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$500
Knoxville Gay Mens ChorusKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$500
Knoxville Symphony Society Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$500
East Tennessee Pub CommunicationsKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$360
Tau Beta Pi Association Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$295
Bijou Theater CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$258
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$258
Knoxville History ProjectKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$250
The Connection CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$225
United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$213
The Love Kitchen IncorporatedKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$200
Ijams Nature Center Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$188
Seeds & Bridges Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$117
East Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$100
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$94
Friends of Knox Cnty Public LibraryKnoxville, Knox CountyDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching...$63

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