Private foundation · Brentwood
Myers Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $11,200 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $500 to $2,500.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $11,200 · 2 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $2,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $700, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Williamson County · plus 2 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 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $14,200
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14K | $11K | 7 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Glenn F Myers Jr · Brentwood · (615) 944-8498
- What to send
- See attached statements
- Limits
- See attached statements
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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- Glenn F Myers JrTrustees
- Tara L MyersTrustees
- Tyler Glenn MyersTrustees
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Donate various items to needy families (2 grants)
- Educational scholapships (2 grants)
- Help communities in need (1 grant)
- Provide housing for families (1 grant)
- School supplies-needy families (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Educational scholapships | $2,500 |
| Saint George Greek Orthodox Church | Knoxville, Knox County | Donate various items to needy families | $700 |
| Whouse Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Help communities in need | $5,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational scholapships | $1,500 |
| Josiah's House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Provide housing for families | $500 |
| The Store Love at the Core | Nashville, Davidson County | Donate various items to needy families | $500 |
| Love Helps Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | School supplies-needy families | $500 |