Private foundation · Pasadena, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $66K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $341K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341K | $66K | 5 |
| 2023 | $400K | $120K | 7 |
| 2022 | $390K | $100K | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Glen and dorothy stillwell charitab · pasadena · 6267939400 · stillwell@lagerlof.com
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter setting forth the amount requested, the objectives to be achieved, and the manner in which the name of the trust will be recognized. Guidelines for applications are available upon request. Applications should be submitted in a single copy. Applications should provide full audited financial information on the applicant as an entity (current financial statements), and a detailed budget for the particular project to be assisted by the requested grant. Copies of the federal tax-exempt status ruling and federal not-a-private foundation ruling for the applicant must be submitted. California organizations: exempt status ruling from franchise tax board. Tennessee organizations: registration as charitable organizations with secretary of state.
- Deadlines
- There are no deadlines for submission of applications.
- Limits
- Emphasis on grants to charitable organizations which provide social assistance for the needy, infirm, educationally handicapped, drug and alcohol dependent, blind, hearing impaired, abused, and other disadvantaged persons. Such organizations must be located in and serve orange county, california, or davidson, williamson and cheatham counties, Tennessee.
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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- Timothy J GosneyTrustee
- Thomas S Bunn IIITrustee
- Vanessa TerzianTrustee
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
- Fund transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence
- Purchase tables, book shelves, etc. for working dog training
- Support senior citizen programs
- Support community meals and food recovery programs
- Support community access program in davidson and williamson counties
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges of Williamson County | Franklin, Williamson County | Fund transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence | $20K |
| Tucker's House | Franklin, Williamson County | Support community access program in davidson and williamson counties | $20K |
| The Branch of Nashville Inc. | Antioch, Davidson County | Support senior citizen programs | $10K |
| The Nashville Food Project | Nashville, Davidson County | Support community meals and food recovery programs | $10K |
| Retrieving Independence | Nashville, Davidson County | Purchase tables, book shelves, etc. For working dog training | $5,525 |