AI Summary
The Tennessee Investor Fund is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support to selected nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to six grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND (TIF) IS A NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONDUCT RESEARCH, VOTER EDUCATION, ADVOCACY ON LEGISLATIVE AND ECONOMIC ISSUES, AND VOTER TURNOUT.
Cause Areas
1
Civic participation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ACTION TN
Nashville, TN
$890K
60%
FORWARD TN
Nashville, TN
$145K
10%
THE EQUITY ALLIANCE
Nashville, TN
$64.6K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$42.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND?
No. TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND give?
TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and Oregon. 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 INVESTOR FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND make each year?
In 2024, TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND fund recently?
In 2024, TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include ACTION TN, FORWARD TN, and THE EQUITY ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND?
TENNESSEE INVESTOR FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.