THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE, TN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
92-2456448
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
NASHVILLE, TN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
92-2456448
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Tess Majors Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation has allocated $31.7K across two grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSIC, THEATRE, NATURE, ENVIRONMENTALISM, LITERATURE, AND JOURNALISM.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MUSICIANS UNITED TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charlottesville, VA
$16.5K
52%

NATURE CAMP INC
Lexington, VA
$15.3K
48%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION?
No. THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION give?
THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $32 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSICIANS UNITED TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF CHARLOTTESVILLE and NATURE CAMP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION?
THE TESS MAJORS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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