Public charity · Knoxville
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $30,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $1,500 to $8,975. Most often for: “Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $30,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500 to $8,975 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,417, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Madison County, Shelby County
- 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): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $30,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30K | $30K | 5 |
| 2024 | — | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- George T LewisTrustee
- Sharon LeeTrustee
- Claire DrowotaTrustee
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
- Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Legal Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals | $1,500 |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals | $11K |
| Legal Aid of East TN | Knoxville, Knox County | Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals | $8,975 |
| West TN Legal Services | Jackson, Madison County | Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals | $7,417 |
| TN Justice Center | Nashvilletn, Davidson County | Provide legal assistance to low-income individuals | $1,500 |
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