Public charity · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Operation California Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250K
- Typical grant
- $250K to $250K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County · plus 11 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): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $618K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $618K | $250K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | — | 0 |
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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- Bob JohnsonTreasurer
- David NiehMember
- Drew HaganMember
- Gary LarsenMember
- Jeff FranklinMember
- Julie Andrews EdwardsMember
- Julie YannattaMember
- Maria Mohiuddin VerjeeMember
- Michael MahdesianBoard chair
- Nola KambandaSecretary
- Peter GreenbergMember
- Richard WaldenPresident & ceo
- Richard AllenMember
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
- To provide disaster response for hurricane helene/milton - rebuild program/service provision
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project | Johnson City, Washington County | To provide disaster response for hurricane helene/milton - rebuild... | $250K |
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