Private foundation · Glendale, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bechtel Group Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $144,959 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $300 to $43,059. Most often for: “Education”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $144,959 · 3 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $300 to $43,059 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $43,059: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Washington County · plus 39 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
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3M | $145K | 6 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $500 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Bechtel Group Foundation · Reston · (415) 768-7158 · Lmlang@bechtel.com
- What to send
- Bechtel group foundation written submissions should include proof of irs exemption and other documents.
- Limits
- No religious, entertainment, or limited interest groups. Focus is on giving to communities worldwide with bechtel offices or projects, and on mathematics, sciences and engineering.
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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- Rankin Clifton SDirector
- Lang Leeanne MPresident
- Perrou Eldyne SSecretary
- Restivo Peggy HController
- Brian A HartmanDirector
- Justin ZaccariaDirector
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
- Education (4 grants)
- Social services (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 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
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Social services | $100K |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Social services | $43K |
| University of Tennessee 5 | Knoxville, Knox County | Education | $100 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Education | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $300 |
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