Private foundation · Falls Church, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $6,450 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $50 to $2,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $300, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 1277 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $12.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | $6,450 | 7 |
| 2023 | $13.9M | $5,100 | 9 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Northrop grumman corporation - onli · falls church · 5714239013
- What to send
- Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
- Deadlines
- October 31st
Next one: Oct 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a tax exempt organization under us irc section 501(c)(3).
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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- Agartha A LarbiPresident
- Dan McgovernTreasurer
- Tiffany KingSecretary
- Ben AbramsBoard member
- Aaron CopelandBoard member
- Tim StaleyBoard member
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
- General operating grants & matching gifts.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers Univ | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $1,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt Univ | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $2,500 |
| Tau Beta Pi Assoc (scholarships) | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $300 |
| Tau Beta Pi Assoc (scholarships) | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50 |
| Tau Beta Pi Assoc (scholarships) | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50 |
| Vanderbilt Univ Gift Processing | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50 |
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