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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

Mission Statement

TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND CIVILITY IN TENNESSEE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT EXAMINE AND REFLECT UPON IDEAS, STORIES, HISTORY, ARTS, AND CULTURE.
Total Funding Given
$92.5K
2024
Grantees funded
89
Multi-year grantees
16%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Tim Henderson
Board Member
M
Mary Pom Claiborne
Board Member
J
James McKissic
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUMANITIES TENNESSEE?
No. HUMANITIES TENNESSEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUMANITIES TENNESSEE give?
HUMANITIES TENNESSEE primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and North Carolina. 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 HUMANITIES TENNESSEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUMANITIES TENNESSEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUMANITIES TENNESSEE make each year?
In 2024, HUMANITIES TENNESSEE awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $93 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUMANITIES TENNESSEE fund recently?
In 2024, HUMANITIES TENNESSEE awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include TENNESSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CHICK HISTORY, and East Nashville Hope Exchange Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUMANITIES TENNESSEE?
HUMANITIES TENNESSEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.