Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Way to Rise
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100,000
- Typical grant
- $100,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County · plus 88 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $11 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $11M | $100K | 1 |
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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- Mimi MarzianiChair
- Eboni SpeightExecutive director/treasurer
- Anna FinkBoard member
- Anu KhoslaBoard member
- Jason BerkenfeldBoard member
- Dennis QuirinBoard member
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Research and Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | General operations | $100K |