Private foundation · Huntington Beach, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $127K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $62K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Wilson County, Davidson County, Robertson County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Building fund and Lafayette exhibit”
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $506K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506K | $127K | 3 |
| 2024 | $215K | $90K | 3 |
| 2023 | $390K | $65K | 3 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Jeffrey DahlgrenDirector
- Joy CarterVice director
- Dennis WaterkotteDirector of finance
- Kristin CarterTrustee
- Alex DahlgrenTrustee
- Lindsey DahlgrenTrustee
- Michelle CarterTrustee
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
- General fund
- Building fund and lafayette exhibit
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hope | Lebanon, Wilson County | General fund | $62K |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Building fund and Lafayette exhibit | $50K |
| Open Door Pregnancy Center | Springfield, Robertson County | General fund | $15K |