Private foundation · Portland
Carl Fussell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $750 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $625, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sumner County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2,500
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Evaughna FussellTreasurer
- Jim ButlerBoard member
- Mike FussellBoard member
- Linda AbelkisChairman
- Scott FussellBoard member
- Jo Ann MillerSchool rep board member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- College scholarship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Creekmore | Portland, Sumner County | College scholarship | $750 |
| Lily Ann Vest | Portland, Sumner County | College scholarship | $750 |
| Taya Totten | Portland, Sumner County | College scholarship | $500 |
| Mia Humphrey | Portland, Sumner County | College scholarship | $500 |