Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Institute for Humane Studies
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $40K
- Typical grant
- $7,000 to $33K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Bradley County, Davidson County · plus 60 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
- $1.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | $40K | 2 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $6,300 | 1 |
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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- Ryan StowersChairman
- Tyler CowenVice chairman
- Brian HooksDirector
- Chris RuferDirector
- Christopher CoyneDirector
- James Arthur PopeDirector
- Todd ZywickiDirector
- Virgil StorrDirector
- Emily Chamlee-WrightPresident & chief executive officer
- Gary LeffChief financial officer
- Courtney DerrExecutive director
- Sarah StrawChief of staff
- Caroline PhelpsManaging director of programs and partnerships
- Michael TolhurstManaging dir of bus intelligence & academic relati
- Adam WolterSenior application development engineer
- Sharifa AhmedDirector of human resources
- Lindsey JenningsDirector of development
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
- Student development & education/research grants
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee University | Cleaveland, Bradley County | Student development & education/research grants | $33K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Student development & education/research grants | $7,000 |
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