Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Greater Sum Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,024
- Typical grant
- $3,024 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,024, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $107,320
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107K | $3,024 | 1 |
| 2023 | $64K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The greater sum inc · jacksonville · 9049904389
- What to send
- See statement application and instructions are available online at https://thegreatersum.org/virtual-incubator-info
- Deadlines
- June 16th - pitch competition
Next one: Jun 16, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Greater sum makes grants to graduates of the virtual incubator program through a pitch competition: the grand prize is $10,000 and a cohort of participants are invited to our annual fundraising accelerator, which awards matching grants of up to $5,000. Limitations are listed at https://thegreatersum.org/virtual-incubator-info
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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- Todd SilversteinTreasurer
- Ellen ThomasBoard member
- Wade T BrooksBoard member
- Anna TaylorExecutive director
- Justin Chad HunsakerChairman of the board
- Richard MandelBoard member
- Lawrence SmithBoard member
- Paul MorrisBoard member
- Johnta HatchettBoard member
- Lauren DaleyBoard member
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
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluffy Friends for Children With Chronic Conditions | Knoxville, Knox County | Operating support | $3,024 |
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