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

The Janus Henderson Foundation

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
5 totaling $54K
Typical grant
$348 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 332 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
Total giving that year
$1.3M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.3M$54K5
2023$1.2M$5,3404

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Mary Clarke-PearsonSecretary
  • Demesha HillPresident
  • John NegriDirector
  • Angeline BelardinelliDirector
  • Sarah De LagardeDirector
  • Addison MaierDirector
  • Michelin SharpDirector
  • Claire FenechDirector
  • Steve SabaTreasurer
  • Feyi OsinugaManaging director
  • Rene GarciaAssistant managing director
  • Megan PodzorovDirector
  • Nick CherneyDirector
  • Amber-Lee KristensenAdvisory member
  • Ferhana JameelAdvisory member
  • Krishnendu DasAdvisory member

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

  • Matching gifts
  • Grants

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.

Tennessee grants from The Janus Henderson Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Rock the Street Wall StreetBrentwood, Williamson CountyGrants$50K
Chi Psi Educational TrustNashville, Davidson CountyMatching Gifts$2,500
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, Shelby CountyMatching Gifts$1,000
Thistle Farms Inc.Nashville, Davidson CountyMatching Gifts$348
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyMatching Gifts$91

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