Public charity · Nashville
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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
- 7 totaling $682,000
- Typical grant
- $37,500 to $152,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $102,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Knox County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $692,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $692K | $682K | 7 |
| 2023 | — | — | 0 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Francie HuntTreasurer
- Tequila JohnsonVice preside
- Lisa Sherman LunaSecretary
- Freda PlayerPresident
- Tikeila RuckerBoard member
- Steve SmithBoard member
- Drew SuttonBoard member
As listed in its 2024 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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Equity Alliance Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | $167K | |
| TN Advocates for Planned Parenthood | Memphis, Shelby County | $152K | |
| TN Progress | Nashville, Davidson County | $105K | |
| Tirrc Votes | Nashville, Davidson County | $102K | |
| Memphis for All | Memphis, Shelby County | $88K | |
| Civic TN | Nashville, Davidson County | $38K | |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy | Knoxville, Knox County | $30K |