Community foundation · Hernando, MS (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Community Foundation of Northwest
80% of its grant money in 2023 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them. If it also runs open grant rounds, they're in GrantMe's grant search when we've verified them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $412K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Sevier County · plus 73 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $4M | $412K | 12 |
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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- Keith FulcherPresident & ceo
- Tom PittmanPres emeritus
- Lisa MeltonDirector
- Cindy GordonDirector
- Will BrownDirector
- Cynthia Pride GleetonDirector
- Kirkwood H McclintockDirector
- Mickey AldridgeDirector
- John Rodgers BrashierDirector
- Mimi MehrleDirector
- Ann H LamarVice chair
- Jack NicholsDirector
- Billy MyersSecretary
- Mary ThompsonChair
- Toya Brooks PrideDirector
- Becky NowellDirector
- Michael ParkerDirector
- Julia Mitchener TurnipseedDirector
- Robin HurdleDirector
- Linda TurnerDirector
- Colie SanfordPast chair
- Ravonda Griffin WillisDirector
- Becky BeardTreasurer
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Educational services
- Health services
- Community development
- Ministry
- Healthcare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanual United Methodist Ch | Memphis, Shelby County | Ministry | $130K |
| Warriors Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $97K |
| Evangelical Christian School | Cordova | Educational services | $50K |
| Panther Creek Fdn | Memphis, Shelby County | Healthcare services | $50K |
| Dollywood Foundation | Pigeon Forge, Sevier County | Educational services | $17K |
| YMCA of Memphis & Midsouth | Cordova, Shelby County | Educational services | $14K |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Health services | $10K |
| Chickasaw Council Bsa | Memphis, Shelby County | Community development | $10K |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Faith Baptist Church of Bartl | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| St Johns Umc | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $7,200 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Ctr | Memphis, Shelby County | Health services | $7,000 |
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