Fleetwood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fleetwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$58.7 million
How to apply
Fleetwood Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fleetwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 22 | $2.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $33,333 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | General & Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Man Up Teacher Fellows Inc | General & Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Tr Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| New Memphis Institute | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Allmemphis Inc | Work with Believe Academy and Memphis College Preparatory school | $180,000 |
| Promise Academy | Lavinia Consulting fund for Promise Academy Spring Hill | $160,166 |
| Promise Academy | Lavinia Consulting fund for Promise Academy Hollywood | $151,082 |
| Slingshot Memphis Inc | Memworks | $125,000 |
| Tennessee Career Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| All Flourish Inc | Backrs Stipend Fund | $100,000 |
| Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Porter-Leath | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Civic News Company | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Promise Academy | Promise Academy Spring Hill | $48,300 |
| Promise Academy | General fund for Promise Academy Hollywood | $42,784 |
| Promise Academy | General Purpose fund for Promise Academy Spring Hill | $42,382 |
| Promise Academy | Promise Academy Hollywood | $42,350 |
| Teach for America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $33,333 |
| Lifeline to Success | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | Jack Gerber Fund | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Robin and Kyle Collins Fund | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Annie and Paxton Griffin Fund | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Charlie and Hayley Gerber Advised Fund | $20,000 |
| Promise Academy | Lavinia travel expenses fund for PASH and PAHW | $9,761 |
| Promise Academy | General & Unrestricted | $5,300 |
| Promise Academy | Lavinia Group fund, Hollywood | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Beazley
- Charles C Gerber
- Margaret L Gerber
Questions people ask
Does Fleetwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fleetwood Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2023, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Fleetwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Thomas A Beazley (Executive Dir), Charles C Gerber (Dir, Sec) and Margaret L Gerber (Dir, Pres).
What does Fleetwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.