Private foundation · Portland, OR (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Renaissance Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $10,000 · 1 in Blount County
- Typical grant
- $5,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Blount County, Davidson County · plus 226 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | $10K | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The Renaissance Foundation · Portland · (503) 726-5970
- What to send
- *description of the project/program for which support is being requested including the number and the nature of the intended beneficiaries. *anticipated outcomes of the project/program. *details regarding how the recipient organization impacts its community/constituency. *a brief project/program budget including the amount being requested. *a roster of the board of directors *a narrative (no more than 3 pages) describing the organization's history and achievements. *an operating and project budget identifying the program or projects
- Limits
- Requests for capital expenses or contributions to capital campaigns are generally not considered.
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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- Irving J LevinChair & director
- Diana HoffPresident, secretary & director
- Stephanie J FowlerDirector
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
- Scholarships
Tennessee organizations it funded
Blount 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville, Blount County | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $5,000 |
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