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Private foundation · San Antonio, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Carenet Cares

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $800
Typical grant
$800 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $800, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Sumner County · plus 60 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$96,333

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$96K$8001
2024$151K—0
2023$44K—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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  • Laura LozanoPresident
  • Chris LumbatisSecretary
  • Shoshannah MichalecTreasurer
  • Erin GonzalezBoard member
  • Robin PeloguinBoard member
  • Daisy May TorresBoard member
  • Brian BriggsBoard 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

  • Financial assistance

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.

Tennessee grants from Carenet Cares
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Marissa DavisGallatin, Sumner CountyFinancial assistance$800

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