Private foundation · Tacoma, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100K
- Typical grant
- $100K to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Lewis County · plus 44 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Building the bulls”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $4.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | $100K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5M | — | 0 |
| 2021 | $4.7M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Exclusively accepted online via www · tacoma · 2532740121
- What to send
- A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application.
- Deadlines
- There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry.
- Limits
- All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian religious activities, debt reduction, political lobbying, or legislative activities; and organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, political affiliation or religious belief.
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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- Mark MilgardPresident & treasurer
- Ashley RobertsSecretary
- Harold BerryExecutive director
- Jill BerrySecretary
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
- Building the bulls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | Building the bulls | $100K |
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