Public charity · Portland, OR (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (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
- Davidson County, Rutherford County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $434K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $434K | $20K | 2 |
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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- Dale StockampChairman
- Gail StockampBoard member
- Dave DurellBoard member
- Dave WorlandBoard member
- Kevin BeckettBoard member
- Scott ScharpenChief strategy officer
- Steve ReiffChief technology officer
- Dan DavisPresident & ceo
- Lee WilhiteChief operations officer
- Tara AndersonArea director
- Maria ZaleskyArea director
- Nichola GilmourArea director
- Michael Tod BirdsallVp technology
- Caleb CriderSenior director, program innovation
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 and grant funds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Adventure Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide general support and grant funds | $10K |
| The Journey Home Inc. | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | To provide general support and grant funds | $10K |
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