Private foundation · Greenville, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
One Graycliff
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $2,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Wilson County. A typical grant was $500 to $2,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $2,500 · 1 in Wilson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Wilson County · plus 101 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $229,149
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229K | $2,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | $0 | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Caitlin Steelman · Greenville · (864) 679-4799 · Graycliffcapital.com/community-support/
- What to send
- Written requests with name, address and objective of recommended charity, along with statements of chartiy's objectives and charitable exempt status.
- Limits
- Grants will be made by the foundation only to charities qualified under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Priority is given to charity's serving communties in foundaiton's active markets, and those aligned with the foundations' values and areas of focus, specifically women, children, education and housing.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Caitlin SteelmanChairman
- Jennifer MooreSecretary
- Shannon BullTreasurer
- Mary CraigExecutive director
As listed in its 2025 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 fulfill the charitable objectives of the charity. (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Wilson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Rescue | Mt Juliet, Wilson County | To fulfill the charitable objectives of the charity. | $2,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, Shelby County | To fulfill the charitable objectives of the charity. | $500 |
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