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Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Act for Nih Foundation Inc.

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $48K
Typical grant
$48K to $48K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $48K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Knox County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “To advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship,...”
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
$364K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$364K$48K1
2023$390K—0

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Jed ManocherianChairman
  • Greg ManocherianDirector
  • Dr Sudip ParikhSecretary/treasurer
  • Richard TurmanPresident
  • Rachel PollockVice president until 5/8/24

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

  • To advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties, and facilities through...

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.

Tennessee grants from Act for Nih Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
UT FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyTo advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties,...$48K

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