Public charity · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Southern Smoke Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $21,000
- Typical grant
- $21,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $21,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $461,997
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $462K | $21K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Kevin GeePresident
- June RodilVice president
- Petter PettersenImmediate past president
- Benjamin FinkChairman, finance committe
- Chris ShepherdFounding dir, honorary chair
- Leighann BakunasSecretary
- Chree BoydstunBoard member
- Ikimi DuboseBoard member
- Aaron FranklinBoard member
- Kaitlyn GoalenBoard member
- Cherif MbodjiBoard member
- Erin SmithBoard member
- Toni Tipton-MartinBoard member
- Lindsey BrownExecutive director
- Cris TangCfo
- Caroline Nabors RosenDirector of development
- Catarina BillChief mission officer
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
- Mental Health Program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Mental Health Program | $21K |
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