Private foundation · San Diego, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Arendsee Family Foundation
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
- 8 totaling $130,200 · 1 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Dickson County, Rutherford County, Montgomery County · plus 31 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): 8 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $481,410
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481K | $130K | 8 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
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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- Allan W ArendseeChair of the board
- Wayne C ArendseeVice president
- Keith M ArendseeVice president
As listed in its 2025 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 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General purpose | $10K |
| Brightstone | Franklin, Williamson County | General purpose | $25K |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | General purpose | $25K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $25K |
| Tennessee Performing Arts | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $15K |
| Journey Home | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | General purpose | $15K |
| Dickson County Help Center | Dickson, Dickson County | General purpose | $10K |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $5,000 |