Private foundation · Encino, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $74K
- Typical grant
- $74K to $74K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $74K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 6 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 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $247K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247K | $74K | 1 |
| 2023 | $282K | $49K | 1 |
| 2022 | $230K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Frank scardino · encino · 8183799800 · execdirector@johnnymercerfoundation.com
- What to send
- Initial approach - letter
- Deadlines
- May 1
Next one: May 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
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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- Charles S TigermanDirector, officer
- John MarshallPresident, chairman, director
- Jeanne Roccon RohmVp, director
- Neil J GillisDirector, treasurer
- Jonathan BrielleVp, director
- Michael A KerkerDirector
- Diane S ThurmanDirector
- Michael P PriceDirector
- Stephen BrayDirector
- David GraberDirector
- Holly Foster WellsDirector
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
- Johnny mercer songwriters project
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Johnny mercer songwriters project | $74K |
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