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Private foundation · Littleton, CO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Petty Foundation Inc.

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,000
Typical grant
$2,000 to $2,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 3 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): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$9,600

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$9,600$2,0001
2023$7,000—0

How to apply

Contact
Petty foundation inc · littleton · 3039322230
What to send
None required

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Board and officers

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  • William PettyPresident
  • Nancy PettySecretary

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Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Petty Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
University of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyUnrestricted$2,000

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