Private foundation · Kansas City, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $5,600 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $250 to $1,600.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $5,600 · 2 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 to $1,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,100: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 125 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $341,087
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $341K | $5,600 | 5 |
| 2024 | $333K | $8,108 | 3 |
| 2023 | $334K | $6,450 | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Erin WebberPresident/ceo
- Thomas BurnsCfo
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $150 |
| United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $2,500 |
| YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $1,600 |
| Nashville Bar Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $1,100 |