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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Tennessee Performing Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in grantmaking through invitation-only proposals, focusing on relationship-based partnerships. With a total of $799K in grants paid in 2025 and only one grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MANAGES ENDOWMENT WHICH PROVIDES INCOME TO HELP DEFRAY OPERATING COSTS OF TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Total Funding Given
$799K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$771.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$808.6K
B
Brad Bowlin
Board Member
J
Jeff Hopmayer
Board Member
Q
Quin Evans Segall
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION?
No. TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION give?
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS 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 TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $771 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $799 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (TPAC) MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION?
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.