Private foundation · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Gap Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $9,100
- Typical grant
- $250 to $300 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Bradley County, Knox County, Overton County · plus 704 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $9,100 | 9 |
| 2023 | $880K | $10K | 16 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The gap foundation · san francisco · 4154277473
- What to send
- Written letter general information
- Limits
- Distributions made to entities exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
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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- Todd ChampeauSecretary
- Sam MatalkaTreasurer
- Sally GilliganTrustee
- Dan FibigerPresident
- Chris NelsonTrustee
- Lexie Fisher GeorgeTrustee
- Tim HemmertTrustee
- Doris F FisherHonorary lifetime trustee
- Kevin Releford Until May 2024Trustee
- Christopher Goble Until Oct 2024Trustee
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
- For civic & community engagement
- For health & nursing services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For health & nursing services | $7,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | For health & nursing services | $450 |
| Exchange Club Holland J Stephens Ctr Prevention of Child Abuse | Livingston, Overton County | For civic & community engagement | $300 |
| Ark of Cleveland Inc. | Cleveland, Bradley County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |
| Camp Koinonia Foundation Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |
| Mid-South Pride Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |
| The Caring Place | Cleveland, Bradley County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |
| Youth Villages Inc. | Bartlett, Shelby County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | For civic & community engagement | $100 |