Public charity · Santa Monica, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Academy of Recording Arts &
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 9 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
- $6.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $6.4M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Angelique KidjoTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Anna FrickAt-large trustee (to 5/31/25)
- Armand HuttonTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Ashley ShabankarehAt-large trustee
- Carl NappaTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Cheche AlaraAt-large trustee
- Christine AlbertChair emeritus (to 5/31/25)
- Danielle Dani Deahl TangTrustee
- Dave GrossTrustee
- Denise Averysunshine JohnsonTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Divinity RoxxTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Donn Thompson Morelli Donn TAt-lrg ttee (to 6/1), ttee (from 6/1)
- Dr Alex E ChavezTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Dr Chelsey Green Vice Chair(to 5/31), nat. chair (from 6/1)
- Eric LilavoisTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Erik Ej GainesTrustee
- Evan BogartTtee (to 5/1), vice chair (from 6/1)
- Fletcher FosterTrustee
- Gebre WaddellSecretary/treasurer (to 5/31/25)
- J IvyTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Jennifer Blakeman At-Lrg Ttee(to 5/31), sec/treas (from 6/1)
- Jennifer HansonTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Jessica ThompsonTrustee
- Jonathan YipAt-large trustee
- Jordan Taylor HansonTrustee
- Julia MichelsTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Julio BagueTrustee
- Justin Henny HendersonTrustee
- Ken ShepherdTrustee
- Kennard GarrettTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Lachi MusicTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Larry BatisteTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- LedisiTrustee
- Maggie Rose DuranteTrustee (from 6/1/25)
- Marcella AraicaAt-large trustee
- Marcus BaylorTrustee (to 5/31/25)
- Maria EganAt-large trustee
- Matt MaherAt-large trustee (from 6/1/25)
- Michelle Meka Nism StrierTrustee
- Mike KnoblochTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Music Action Coalition Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
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