Public charity · Oakland, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $165K
- Typical grant
- $40K to $45K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 123 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $13.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.4M | $165K | 4 |
| 2023 | $9.3M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Michael A McafeeChief executive officer
- Ashleigh G GarderePresident
- Sandra GascaBoard chair
- Kay Fernandez SmithSecretary
- Geoffrey CanadaTreasurer
- Dolores Acevedo-GarciaDirector
- Jeffrey L BradachDirector
- Sheri Dunn BerryDirector
- Darrick HamiltonDirector
- Stewart KwohDirector
- Michael J HassidChief financial officer
- Joshua F KirschenbaumChief adv. & s.i. officer
- Kendra L OnishiChief development officer
- Omar StantonChief impact officer
- Josephine WongChief operating officer
- Vanice DunnVice president of communications
- Abigail J LangstonVice president of research
- Jerry MaldonadoVice president of programs
- Sheldon BallomSenior advisor to president
- Angela G BlackwellFounder in residence
- Judith W DangerfieldManaging director
- Aria FlorantSenior fellow
- Mahlet GetachewManaging director
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
- Thriving communities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | Thriving communities | $45K |
| Native American Indian Association of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Thriving communities | $40K |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Memphis, Shelby County | Thriving communities | $40K |
| Young Gifted & Green | Memphis, Shelby County | Thriving communities | $40K |
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