Public charity · Jackson
Leaders Education Foundation Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $33,500
- Typical grant
- $6,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Madison County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $51,764
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52K | $34K | 3 |
| 2023 | $40K | $26K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Ron HillChair and director
- Eddie HaysSec & vice chair/dir
- Karen TaylorTreasurer and director
- Stephanie RileyDirector
- Mary Lou AdamsDirector - part year
- Yvette BlueDirector
- Eddie Mae PirtleDirector
- Greg HammondDirector
- Stanley SandersDirector
- Linda RizzutoDirector- part year
- Leigh Anne BentleyPresident
- Leigh O'neillVice president
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
- Allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to...
- The education connection (formerly partners in education) is a fresh approach built on one simple promise:...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of West Tennesee | Jackson, Madison County | Allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading... | $20K |
| Greater Jackson Chamber - Education Connection | Jackson, Madison County | The education connection (formerly partners in education) is a fresh... | $7,500 |
| Ballet Arts Inc. of Jackson | Jackson, Madison County | To further exempt purpose of ballet arts | $6,000 |
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