Private foundation · Denver, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Endowment for Financial Education
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $51,956
- Typical grant
- $51,956 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $51,956, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $654,052
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $389K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $654K | $52K | 1 |
| 2023 | $591K | $51K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Applications should be submitted to · denver · 3037416333 · nefe.org
- What to send
- Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry form as the first step to being considered for funding. The form is available on nefe's website at nefe.org
- Deadlines
- Nefe accepts letters of inquiry once per year, from september 15 to november 15.
Next one: Nov 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Nefe does not fund projects that: o have commercial or proprietary elements. O are related to the pilot, development, execution, evaluation, expansion or administration of specific programs, courses or curricula.
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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- Jason YoungChair
- Dionne Blue PhdVice chair
- Rick KetchumMember
- Rachelle FeldmanMember
- Megan GormanMember
- Jourdan JonesMember
- Nancy Kim YunMember
- Beth Lesen PhdMember
- Margaret LibbyMember
- Robin NunnMember
- Kevin PlummerMember
- Bob LewisMember
- Christine LovelyMember
- Connie WeaverMember
- Loretta SanchezMember
- Billy HensleyPres. & ceo
- Joanne Flores MosesTreas. & cfo
- Brian FordSec. & cos
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
- Research grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Research grant | $52K |
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