Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Unidosus
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $419,271
- Typical grant
- $30,000 to $131,205 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $66,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Shelby County · plus 193 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $20.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.4M | $419K | 5 |
| 2023 | $22.4M | $373K | 6 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Janet MurguiaPresident & ceo
- Dr Maria Harper MarinickChair
- Luis GranadosImmediate past chair (thru 6/7/25)
- Dr M Teresa GranilloVice chair
- Jackeline Stewart-HawkinsSecretary (thru 6/7/25)
- Paul GranilloTreasurer
- Josie BacallaoAt large member
- Dr Jay Bhatt Do Mph MpaAt large member
- Mauricio CalvoAt large member
- Juan Carlos GonzalezAt large member (thru 6/7/25)
- Nellie BorreroGeneral membership (thru 6/7/25)
- January ContrerasGeneral membership
- Rudy EspinozaGeneral membership
- John EsquivelGeneral membership
- Edward GarzaGeneral membership
- Dr Vincent Guilamo-RamosGeneral membership
- Chris IglesiasGeneral membership
- Roy LopezGeneral membership
- Frances MessanoGeneral membership (thru 6/7/25)
- Irma MorinGeneral membership
- Arthur J Ochoa JdGeneral membership
- Laura PonceGeneral membership
- Eliazar Posada-Orozco JrGeneral membership
- Raul RaymundoGeneral membership
- Francisco RiveraGeneral membership
- Sonia PerezChief operating officer
- Kevin SmithChief financial officer
- Delia De La VaraSvp, advancement & external
- Eric RodriguezSvp, policy & advocacy
- Mauricio GarciaSvp, programs
- William VillottaVp, comm & marketing (thru 9/24/24)
- Laura Arce CloutierSvp, economic initiatives
- Lautaro DiazVp, housing & financial empowerment
- Darcy EischensVp, operations & development
- Rita CarreonVp, health
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conexion Americas | Nashville, Davidson County | Grants | $182K |
| Latino Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Grants | $131K |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Grants | $66K |
| Centro Hispano De East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Grants | $30K |
| La Paz Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Grants | $10K |
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