Private foundation · Bozeman, MT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Don't Be A Jerk
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 32 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 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $103K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103K | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,390 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $1,500 | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Chad zeitner · bozeman · 4068718886
- What to send
- No formal application process
- Deadlines
- No submission deadlines
- Limits
- Grant awards are restricted to charitable purposes that strengthen communities. Specifically, grants are limited to activities and programs that support environmental stewardship, promote equal access and opportunity, advance education, and enhance health and overall well-being, including initiatives related to the outdoor environment, at both local and global levels.
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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- Jeremy GregoryPresident/ceo
- Chad ZeitnerSecretary/treasurer/cfo
- Craig WeaverDirector
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
- Helping thousands of pets find loving homes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Helping thousands of pets find loving homes | $500 |
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