Private foundation · Palo Alto, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Robert J and Helen H Glaser Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 10 grants worth $32,138 to Tennessee groups, 9 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $4,000. Most often for: “To provide support”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $32,138 · 9 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $4,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,069, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 23 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
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $133,914
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134K | $32K | 10 |
| 2023 | $119K | $30K | 10 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Joseph Glaser IIPresident
- Sally GlaserSecretary
- Robert J Glaser JrVice preside
- Christine GlaserDirector
- R David BowerTreasurer
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
- To provide support (10 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 9 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $5,000 |
| Bonaparte's Retreat | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $4,000 |
| The Store | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $3,500 |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $3,138 |
| Music Cares | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $3,000 |
| Nashville Software School | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $2,500 |
| Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $2,000 |
| Nashville Jazz Workshop | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide support | $2,000 |
| Harpeth River Watershed Association | Franklin, Williamson County | To provide support | $4,000 |