The Dan Paul Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dan Paul Foundation is a private foundation in Blountville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$817,332
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $72,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,000 | 16 | $818,585 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 4 | $817,332 |
How to apply
| Contact | Libby Cornett 2064 Feathers Chapel Rd, Blountville, TN 37617 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 386-2373, libb1@bellsouth.net |
| What to submit | Applications for grants must include: a summary paragraph describing the overall proposal and the amount of funding, general organization information & a copy of IRS 501(c)(3) determination and a project proposal of what is requested & the purpose of the request. |
| Restrictions | Grants may range from a few hundred dollars up to 20,000.00 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dan Paul Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Co Center for the Arts | Support children's art through progr | $20,000 |
| Center for Music by People With Dis | Disabled youth to lear music | $10,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Teach children to be better writers | $6,000 |
| Kismet Rock Foundation | Help youth develop skills through ro | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Libby Cornett
Questions people ask
Does The Dan Paul Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dan Paul Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Dan Paul Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Libby Cornett (President).
What does The Dan Paul Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.