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Public charity · Memphis

Tennesseans for Quality Early Education Policy and Research

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
5 totaling $250,000
Typical grant
$50,000
A realistic first ask
About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Washington County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Madison County, Davidson County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$250,000

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024——0
2023$250K$250K5

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Kathy Buckman-GibsonDirector
  • Miles BurdineChairman
  • Nancy DishnerDirector
  • Dave MillerTreasurer
  • Keith NormanDirector
  • Chelsea PetersonDirector
  • Tara ScarlettDirector
  • Leslie Stiles ScearceDirector
  • Penny SchwinnDirector
  • Ac WhartonDirector
  • Dakasha WintonDirector
  • Blair TaylorCeo

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Tennesseans for Quality Early Education Policy and Research
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Ballad HealthJohnson City, Washington County$50K
Chattanooga Chamber FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton County$50K
United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, Knox County$50K
United Way of West TNJackson, Madison County$50K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson County$50K

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