Private foundation · Fargo, ND (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Border States Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Wilson County · plus 32 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $403,159
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $403K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Jeremy WelsandPresident/treasurer/ceo/cfo/director
- Jason SteinVice president (from sept)/director
- Lisa MonsonSecretary/director
- James SipeDirector (from sept)
- David WhitePresident/ceo (through aug)
- Jason SegerVice president (through aug)
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
- Sherry's Run 5k Run/Walk - Nashville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry's Hope | Lebanon, Wilson County | Sherry's Run 5k Run/Walk - Nashville | $5,000 |