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Private foundation · Plainfield, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Staley Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $375
Typical grant
$375 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $375, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Bedford County · plus 22 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
$28,283

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$28K$3751
2023$27K$2401

How to apply

Contact
MICHELLE STALEY · Plainfield · 7656208525
What to send
Written request with explanation of need w documentation
Limits
As provided in the articles of incorporation tax laws

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Michelle StaleyTrustee
  • Jason StankeDirector
  • Dorie TallmanDirector

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

  • Animal Rescue

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.

Tennessee grants from Staley Charitable Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
All American Dachshound RescueShelbyville, Bedford CountyAnimal Rescue$375

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