← All foundations

Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Wallace Global Fund II

Invitation only

This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $50K
Typical grant
$50K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $50K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 213 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$17.2M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$15.2M—0
2023$17.2M$50K1

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

Does your board know anyone here?

Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.

  • H Scott WallaceCo-chairman
  • Scott FitzmorrisCo-chairman
  • Erica Peiser FitzmorrisDirector (started 2023)
  • Annie LeonardDirector
  • Emira WoodsDirector
  • Robert WallaceDirector
  • Ellen DorseyExec.director/secretary

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Support to protect and expand democratic systems

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.

Tennessee grants from Wallace Global Fund II
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Civic TNNashville, Davidson CountySupport to protect and expand democratic systems$50K

Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save