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Private foundation · Bozeman, MT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Don't Be A Jerk

EIN 92-0592680 · Website · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2025

Takes applications

In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $500 (1 grant).

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $500 · 1 in Davidson County
Typical grant How we figure this
$500 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask How we figure this
About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$102,558

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$103K$5001
2024$1,390—0
2023$1,500—0

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact
Chad Zeitner · Bozeman · (406) 871-8886
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

  1. Helping thousands of pets find loving homes (1 grant)

Tennessee organizations it funded

Davidson 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.

Tennessee grants from Don't Be A Jerk
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Nashville Humane AssociationNashville, Davidson CountyHelping thousands of pets find loving homes$500

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