Public charity · Beaverton, OR (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Campaign for Great Public Schools
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $425K
- Typical grant
- $75K to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 58 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): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $15.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.9M | $425K | 5 |
| 2023 | $15.2M | $40K | 1 |
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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- John ArnoldChair
- Reed HastingsTreasurer
- Romy DruckerDirector
- Neerav KingslandDirector
- Marlon MarshallCeo
- Natasha WilliamsCfo
- Kevin ShaferPresident
- Jessica PenaPartner
- Gary Vernon BordenPartner
- Christopher Jeffrey BarbicPartner
- Patrick DobardPartner
- Kameelah Shaheed-DialloPartner
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 provide general support
- To support its non-political and social welfare activities around community leadership development and training
- To support general operating expenses
- Political contribution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Charter School Center | Franklin, Williamson County | To provide general support | $120K |
| Kidsfirst Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To support its non-political and social welfare activities around community... | $100K |
| Tennesseans for Student Success | Franklin, Williamson County | To provide general support | $100K |
| Tennesseans for Student Success | Franklin, Williamson County | To support general operating expenses | $75K |
| Tennessee Prospers | Memphis, Shelby County | Political contribution | $30K |