Private foundation · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Champions of Love Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 9 grants worth $2.9 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $90,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $2.9 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $90,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $26,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 179 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
- 22% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $22.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.4M | $2.9M | 9 |
| 2023 | $22.3M | $2.8M | 15 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Brenda BancelPresident
- Stephane BancelCo-chair
- Marine BrotonsTreasurer
- Chloe BancelClerk
- Olivia BancelDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle Farms Inc. | Nashville Tennessee, Davidson County | General | $2M |
| Center for Contemplative Justice | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $675K |
| St Augustine's Chapel | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $90K |
| Love One International | Brentwood, Williamson County | General | $30K |
| Larkspur Conservation | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $26K |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $20K |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | General | $10K |
| Nashville Launch Pad Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| The Hello in There Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
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