Private foundation · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Act for Nih Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $48,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $48,500 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $48,500 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $48,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $48,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $363,750
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364K | $48K | 1 |
| 2023 | $390K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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... (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | To advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties,... | $48K |
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