Public charity · Phoenix, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $1.5 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $307,810 to $744,958.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $1.5 million · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $307,810 to $744,958 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $443,159, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 56 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
- $66.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.6M | $1.5M | 3 |
| 2023 | $57.3M | $1.4M | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Leslie MotterPresident & ceo
- Luann BottCrpso (former)
- Jared PerryChief revenue officer
- Karen SmithChief operating officer
- Amy BrindleyCcao (former)
- Cathleen PaughChief financial officer/treasuer
- Janell HolasChief brand advancement officer
- Frances HallChief mission officer
- Terri FoulksChief people officer
- Yvonne MossChief legal officer/secretary
- Brian PowellSd, leadership & planned giving
- Florenda NewtonChief corporate alliance officer
- Thomas ParkerCto (former)
- Adam FairclothCifo
- Mohannad AladwanSd, it apps. & business
- Jennifer ConneryCcro (as of 10/2024)
- Jonathan SmithSd, digital & brand communications
- Scott FrierSd, strategy
- Teresa DuranCio (former)
- Keith GoodwinChief information officer
- Melissa SparksCcao (as of 9/2024)
- Reba DominskiChair
- Orlando AshfordDirector
- Dolf BerleDirector (until 10/2024)
- Scott BraunDirector
- Phil ColacoDirector
- Josh D'amaroDirector
- Shirley DavisDirector
- Doug EckroteDirector
- Whitney EichingerDirector (as of 4/2025)
- Kate GeboDirector (as of 4/2025)
- Keri GohmanDirector
- Derrick HallDirector
- Cheryl HeinonenDirector
- Joaquin HidalgoDirector (until 10/2024)
- Steven IzenDirector
- Rebecca MessinaDirector
- Stan MossDirector
- Sundeep ReddyDirector
- Tierney RemickDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawf East Tennessee | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $308K |
| Mawf Mid - South | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $745K |
| Mawf Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $443K |
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