Private foundation · Lafayette, LA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Randon Costello Scholarship Endowment Fund A Nonprofit Corpora
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,500.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 27 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $72,003
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72K | $5,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $53K | $4,150 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Ken Smalling · Lafayette · (337) 236-9111 · Ksmalling@lhcla.com
- What to send
- Appliction form provided by foundation
- Deadlines
- June 30th
Next one: Jun 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- See program guidelines
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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- Josette SmallingPresident
- Tim CostelloSecretary
- Ken SmallingTreasurer
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
- Education (2 grants)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $2,500 |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $2,500 |