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Private foundation · Rye, NH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
3 totaling $32K
Typical grant
$2,500 to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 191 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$350K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$350K$32K3
2023$311K$2,8503

How to apply

Contact
Linda milley · rye · 2122970400
What to send
Letter application

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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  • Alexander MilleyChair
  • Linda MilleyVice chair
  • Alexander MilleyTreasurer
  • Linda MilleySecretary

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

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Tennessee grants from Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyDonation$20K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyDonation$10K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyDonation$2,500

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