Public charity · Oakland, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
California Nurses Association
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $55,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $25,000. Most often for: “To assist organization”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $55,000 · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 27 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
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $6.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | $55K | 4 |
| 2023 | $543K | $15K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Coralie GilesCouncil of president
- Michelle Gutierrez-VoCouncil of president
- Catherine KennedyCouncil of president
- Sandra RedingCouncil of president
- Diane McclureSecretrary
- Irma WestmorelandTreasurer
- Tinny AbogadoBoard member
- Amy ArlundBoard member
- Meredith Salazar BakerBoard member
- Kristan DelmartyBoard member
- Kathy DennisBoard member
- Maureen DuganBoard member
- Myla EijansantosBoard member
- Amy ErbBoard member
- Evelyn ExeveaBoard member
- Jessica FernandezBoard member
- Sharda FornnarinoBoard member
- Aina GaguiBoard member
- Jennifer Jean-PierreBoard member
- Mawata KamaraBoard member
- Brenda LangfordBoard member
- Marissa LeeBoard member
- Virginia LicerioBoard member
- Virginia MacalinoBoard member
- Richelle MasBoard member
- Katy RoemerBoard member
- Allysha ShinBoard member
- Dahlia TayagBoard member
- Dolores TrujilloBoard member
- Rida VillanuevaBoard member
- Brandy WelchBoard member
- Amber WiehlBoard member
- Kimber WootenBoard member
- Bonnie CastilloExecutive director
- Holly MillerChief of staff
- Donald NielsenChief operating officer
- Pete D CastelliNat'l dir, affiliates and strategic campaigns
- Khadijatu KabbaNational field director
- Daniel JohnstonDirector research and education
- Gerard BroganDirector nursing practice- until 10/1/24
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
- To assist organization (4 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Labor Council Afl-Cio | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To assist organization | $10K |
| Chattanoogans in Action for Love Equality & Benevolence | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To assist organization | $10K |
| Afl-Ciocentral Labor of Nashville and Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To assist organization | $25K |
| Afl-Ciomemphis & West Labor Council | Memphis, Shelby County | To assist organization | $10K |
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