AI Summary
Community Shares Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, offering grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate connections.
Mission Statement
FEDERATED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MIDDLE & EAST TENNESSE INC
$239.7K
18%
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY INC
$220.1K
17%
IJAMS NATURE CENTER INC
$72K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHARES INC?
No. COMMUNITY SHARES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHARES INC give?
COMMUNITY SHARES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Virginia, and Ohio. 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 COMMUNITY SHARES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHARES INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,554. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY SHARES INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $243 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY SHARES INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MIDDLE & EAST TENNESSE INC, HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY INC, and IJAMS NATURE CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHARES INC?
COMMUNITY SHARES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.