Public charity · Cincinnati, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Strivetogether Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2.4M
- Typical grant
- $2.4M to $2.4M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2.4M, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 27 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $18M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18M | $2.4M | 1 |
| 2024 | $15.1M | $1.3M | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Andi PhillipsBoard treasurer
- Robert BlaineBoard secretary
- Russell BookerBoard chair
- Tony PipaBoard vice chair
- Connie BallmerDirector
- David WilliamsDirector
- Michael McafeeDirector
- Richard RayaDirector
- Robert WatsonDirector - start 01/25
- Samantha MellersonDirector - start 01/25
- Sue LehmannDirector
- Todd WilliamsDirector - start 01/25
- Tomi HeirsDirector - start 01/25
- Colin GrothChief advancement officer
- Jennifer BlatzChief executive officer
- Jennifer Wittner - Start 0525Chief operations officer
- Paris WoodsChief program officer
- Bridget JancarzVp, network impact
- Jeri DuncanVp, finance and operations
- Ashwina KirpalaniVp, insights and analytics
- Celine Ferejan - Start 0125Senior director, policy and partnerships
- John Garcia - Start 0525Executive director, pathways impact fund
- Josh DavisVp, policy and partnerships
- Tomas BilbaoVp, communication
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Place matters grant & tn policy coalition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeding Success | Memphis, Shelby County | place matters grant & TN Policy Coalition | $2.4M |
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