Private foundation · Fircrest, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
June & Julian Foss Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 80 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 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $464K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464K | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $482K | $700 | 1 |
| 2023 | $402K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE · FIRCREST · 5109126621 · administrators@foss-foundation. org
- What to send
- All applications must be submitted online through the foundations website. This application is a questionnaire which includes a series of questions regarding the non-profit making the grant request such as: its size history budget and list of board members. Additionally there are questions regarding the specific program for which the grant is being requested its budget community served and staff invovled.
- Deadlines
- Applications can be submitted april 1st through may 1st
Next one: May 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Organizations that work with and support a broad definition of at-risk youth will receive priority consideration. The applicant must be located or provide services in or near the following cities; tacoma and seattle washington - Portland oregon - san francisco berkeley san mateo and castro valley california - phoenix arizona phoeniz metro area gilbert chanlder tempe mesa queen creek and apache junction - miami florida. As part of our mission is to promote and learn about philanthropy within our famly we request that a site visit be done to see and learn about the program for which the grant is being used. Requests for the following are not considered; new construction or endowments - fundraising or recognition events - capital campaigns - national organizations - local affiliates of national organizations unless the program was developed at the local level and is specific to local needs - individual scholarships - requests from individuals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kelsey CampbellVice president
- Mark StuhrTreasurer
- Aspen WellerSecretary
- Kristin WellerGrant administrator
- Jerry FossPresident
- Tanner WellerAsst treasurer
As listed in its 2025 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |