Private foundation · Knoxville
Oak Ridge Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $84K
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $1,000 (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
- Anderson County, Sevier County, Knox County, Roane County, Putnam County, Morgan County, Rhea County, Monroe County and 1 more
- Buildings & equipment
- 11 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Classroom materials/equipment”
- Funds new groups?
- 92% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 12 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $84K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84K | $84K | 13 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $2.7M | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- James RobertoPresident
- Sylvia DavisSecretary & treasurer
- Robert Van HookChairman
- William StairDirector
- Nicole PorterDirector
- Mark KeckDirector
- David KeimDirector
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
- Classroom materials/equipment
- Stem education and outreach
- Program assistance
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut-Battelle Development Corporation | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Stem education and outreach | $72K |
| Gatlinburg Pittman High School | Gatlinburg, Sevier County | Classroom materials/equipment | $2,000 |
| Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson Schools | Clinton, Anderson County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Gay Hardin Academy | Sevierville, Sevier County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| L&n Stem Psta | Knoxville, Knox County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Roane County Schools Education Foundation | Kingston, Roane County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of the Saints Ministry Inc. New Colossus Academy | Cookeville, Putnam County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Oliver Springs High School | Oliver Springs, Morgan County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Partners in Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Rhea County High School | Evensville, Rhea County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Sweetwater High School | Sweetwater, Monroe County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Union County High School | Maynardville, Union County | Classroom materials/equipment | $1,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Program assistance | $100 |
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