Private foundation · Decatur, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Greenpoint Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 15 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 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $155K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155K | $15K | 1 |
| 2023 | $101K | $26K | 5 |
| 2022 | $100K | $18K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Shannon Fortenberry · Decatur · 9017581341
- What to send
- The foundation will consider grant request applications from organizations assigned 501(c)(3) tax exemption status from the internal revenue service and which are not classified as private foundations under internal revenue code 509. State and local government entities are also eligible. Priority will be given to organizations and municipalities operating withing our 10-state service area requesting support for initiatives that strategically align with our focus areas of food security, community enhancement, education, and the promotion of agriculture.
- Deadlines
- Grants may be awarded to an organization's general operating budget or for specific programs/project
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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- Jeff BlairPresident
- Willis DekruifVp & treasurer
- Shannon FortenberryAdministrator
- Erica WyattSecretary
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
- To support general operating and project grow
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To support General Operating and Project Grow | $15K |
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