Public charity · Park City, UT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (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
- Davidson County · plus 17 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $688K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $688K | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $844K | $13K | 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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- David O'brienBoard chair
- Ronald HaubenBoard chair emeritus
- Ira HammermanSecretary
- Stephen QuinnTreasurer
- Jay BarneyDirector
- David BeenDirector
- Emil ChuangDirector
- Robert CioffiDirector
- Christena DurhamDirector
- Mike LewisDirector
- Dave LundbergDirector - until 12/24
- Francesca Luthi-PrevitaliDirector
- Laurie McgrathDirector
- Rhonda TaubinDirector
- Caryn Stoll UngerDirector
- Kris WardDirector
- Willie FordExecutive director - as of 07/24
- Michelle BlunckChief financial officer
- Jeff FonsChief operating & it officer
- Tracy MeierSr managing director of programming
- Caitlin BognaskiDirector of development and events
- Carin De MiloRed, white & snow director
- Rochelle C MarshallDirector of marketing
- Carey CusimanoVp of major gifts
- Chelley MaconVp of people and culture
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
- Assistance to participate in programs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creativets | Nashville, Davidson County | Assistance to participate in programs | $20K |
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