Private foundation · Frankenmuth, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $11,500
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County, Davidson County, Anderson County · plus 92 grants 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): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $389,336
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389K | $12K | 4 |
| 2023 | $371K | $8,500 | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Applications are accepted via websi · frankenmuth · 9896526121
- What to send
- Application form can be found on website.
- Limits
- Guidelines for awards are listed on application forms to determine eligibility
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John S BensonChairman; director
- Andrew H KnudsenPresident
- Mark L PinkertonVp, charitable
- Timothy S DonnellonVp, educational
- Scott G MerrihewVp. - scholarship
- Dawn M JaffrayTreasurer
- Susannah W BiskupskiSecretary
- Frederick A Edmond JrDirector
- Bryan L GillelandDirector
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
- Community support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Community support | $5,000 |
| Bells Bend Conservation Corridor | Nashville, Davidson County | Community support | $2,500 |
| Foundation House Ministries | Cleveland, Bradley County | Community support | $2,000 |
| Foundation House Ministries | Cleveland, Bradley County | Community support | $2,000 |
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