Public charity · Alpharetta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Optima Giving Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $300K
- Typical grant
- $300K to $300K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $300K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 12 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $980K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $980K | $300K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dana E Ring Part-YearTrustee
- Joe PringleTrustee
- Jeff WallaceTrustee
- Eric A SheldahlTrustee
- Mary SheldahlTrustee
- Tim MacdonaldTrustee
- Matthew SheldahlTrustee
- Karen J Jonas Part-YearTrustee
- Grant Botma Part-YearTrustee
- Jacob Bland Part-YearTrustee
- John-Paul Reiger Part-YearTrustee
- Jonathan Webb Part-YearTrustee
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
- Growth
Tennessee organizations it funded
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| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Growth | $300K |