Private foundation · San Diego, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lee S Monroe Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $40K
- Typical grant
- $40K to $40K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County · plus 9 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
- $160K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160K | $40K | 1 |
| 2023 | $159K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Scott Monroe · Hico · 7607056728
- What to send
- Written
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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- Scott MonroePres/director
- Leila MonroeSecr/treas/dir
- James DieckmannDirector
- Warren MagillDirector
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
- General assistance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ways Foundation | Gatlinvurg, Sevier County | General assistance | $40K |