Private foundation · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Gap Foundation
In 2024 it gave 9 grants worth $9,100 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $250 to $300. Most often for: “For civic & community engagement”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $9,100 · 5 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 to $300 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $250: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 44% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $9,100 | 9 |
| 2023 | $880K | $10K | 16 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- The Gap Foundation · San francisco · (415) 427-7473
- 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 (7 grants)
- For health & nursing services (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 8 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mid-South Pride Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby 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 |
| 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 |
| The Caring Place | Cleveland, Bradley County | For civic & community engagement | $250 |