Public charity · Jacksonville, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Fanatics Charitable Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $250K
- Typical grant
- $50K to $150K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 63 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $20.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $20.1M | $250K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Orlando AshfordDirector (as of 2/3/2023)
- Saj CherianDirector (thru 2/2/2023)
- Doug MackDirector (thru 2/2/2023)
- Michael RubinDirector (as of 2/3/2023)
- Robin ElettoVice-president (thru 2/2/2023)
- Michener ChandleeTreasurer (thru 2/2/2023)
- Justin SebastinoTreasurer (as of 2/3/2023)
- Caren YeamansSecretary (thru 12/6/2023)
- Melissa BengtsonSecretary (as of 12/6/2023)
- Grace FarrajExecutive director
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Sponsorship
- Event sponsor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comm Fdn of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $150K |
| Ryan Seacrest Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Sponsorship | $50K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Event sponsor | $50K |