Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lantry Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $81,000 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $10,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $81,000 · 5 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “In support of the capital campaign for the construction of a...”; “In support of the capital campaign for an expanded venue conducive...”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $224,566
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225K | $81K | 5 |
| 2024 | $156K | $29K | 3 |
| 2023 | $82K | $26K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Anne L LantryPresident
- Robert W TaylorVice president
- Anne Marie RogersSecretary
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
- In support of the capital campaign for the construction of a tennis court complex in order to develop a... (1 grant)
- In support of the opportunities for early literacy education for the children and families of knox county, TN (1 grant)
- In support of the capital campaign for an expanded venue conducive to the growth of educational... (1 grant)
- In support of the mcnabb center's services improving lives throughout East Tennessee (1 grant)
- In support of the childbirth center at parkwest medical center (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal School of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | In support of the capital campaign for the construction of a tennis court... | $50K |
| Knox County Imagination Library | Knoxville, Knox County | In support of the opportunities for early literacy education for the... | $10K |
| Knoxville Children's Theater | Knoxville, Knox County | In support of the capital campaign for an expanded venue conducive to the... | $10K |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | In support of the mcnabb center's services improving lives throughout East Tennessee | $10K |
| Covenant Health Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | In support of the childbirth center at parkwest medical center | $1,000 |