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HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION

HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION

Knoxville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7213935
Regional Funder
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HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION

Knoxville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7213935
Regional Funder

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily focuses on grantmaking in Tennessee. With a total of $1 million in grants paid in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IT IS THE BUSINESS OF THE FOUNDATION TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, HOLD, ADMINISTER, INVEST AND DISBURSE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, ITS FACILITIES AND ITS PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given

$1M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$208.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$690.4K
J
John Luttrell
Board Member
R
Richard Maples
Board Member
M
Mona Blanton-Kitts
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION?
No. HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION give?
HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $208 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION?
HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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