Private foundation · Tacoma, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Stewardship Foundation C D A B & W T Weyerhaeuser Ttees
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $30,000
- Typical grant
- $30,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 100 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $5.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | $30K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5.6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jon beighle · tacoma · 2536201340
- What to send
- Potential grantees that are qualified section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations must submit a letter of inquiry that includes the following: contact information, description of organization and nature of work, statement of the issue to be addressed, timeframe of proposed project, one-page proposed project budget, and irs 501(c)(3) letter of determination. There are no deadlines for submitting letters of inquiry. Within 30 days of submitting a letter of inquiry, the organization will be notified whether it is invited to submit a full proposal/application. Organizations that have received a grant from the stewardship foundation within the past three years may also submit a full proposal/application. Organizations may approach the foundation once per year.
- Deadlines
- Letter of inquiry deadline: none applications/proposal deadline(s): 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1
Next one: Jan 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Grants are generally limited to 10% of total operating revenue. Grants are made to organizations and projects that address the following themes: leadership, poverty, justice and reconciliation, faith and discipleship, children at risk. Currently the foundation does not fund: individuals for scholarships or fellowships, endowments, debt reduction, emergency disaster relief, missionary sending, lobbying or influencing elections or legislation.
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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- William T WeyerhaeuserDirector, chair
- Gail T WeyerhaeuserDirector, vice-chair, treasurer
- Jon BeighlePresident
- Andrea P CookDirector
- Cynthia Wilson EdwardsDirector
- Christopher P HerinkDirector
- Benjamin WeyerhaeuserDirector
- Andria SkornikDirector
- Jason BoshDirector
- Todd SilverDirector
- Cary PaineFormer president
- Linda RanzDirector
As listed in its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missional Labs Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted support | $30K |
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