Private foundation · Midvale, UT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $300,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $300,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $300,000 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $300,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $300,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 28 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $2.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | $300K | 1 |
| 2023 | $3M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Joan Tim Fenton Family Foundation · Holladay · (801) 478-0279
- What to send
- Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. All applications are reviewed and screened by the foundation's administrative manager to ensure that the application is appropriate and consistent with the foundation's charter and that the applicant is approved and in good standing according to irc 501(c)(3) requirements. After this evaluation, charitable contributions and grant applications may be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors. Grant applications are reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis.
- Deadlines
- First day of the month prior to a calendar quarter.
- Limits
- Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures.
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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- Joan FentonDirector/president
- Tim FentonDirector/vice president
- Melissa Fenton HillerDirector
- Emily GustafsonDirector
- Adam FentonDirector
- Ann Marie DurrantDirector
- Mark FentonDirector
- Matthew FentonDirector
- Michael FentonDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Recovery | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $300K |