Private foundation · Dalton, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Floor Covering Education Foundation Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $26K
- Typical grant
- $2,499 to $19K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Hamblen County, Dickson County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $214K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214K | $26K | 3 |
| 2024 | $242K | $40K | 1 |
| 2023 | $106K | — | 0 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- David ChambersChair
- Piet DosscheBoard member
- Russel HeadrickFinance chair\treasurer
- Jeff HonkonenSecretary
- Joe SemaanBoard member
- Randall SheeheBoard member
- Jennie TaylorBoard member
- Fred BlackBoard member
- Chanel CliffordBoard member
- Sinclair MyersBoard member
- Alex MachadoBoard member
- Dave NicelyBoard member
- Clay ChapmanBoard member
- Bill AndersonBoard member
- Reid WaxmanBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarships of $250 to $750 paid to 27 individuals
- Scholarships of $833 each paid to 3 individuals
- Scholarships of $625 each paid to 8 individuals
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.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Scholarships of $250 to $750 paid to 27 individuals | $19K |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson | Dickson, Dickson County | Scholarships of $625 each paid to 8 individuals | $5,000 |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, Hamblen County | Scholarships of $833 each paid to 3 individuals | $2,499 |
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