Private foundation · EIN 27-1405032 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Devine-Majors Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $6,000. 3% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$1.5M
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NY
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Harpeth Hall SchoolNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$344K
Cumberland Heights Foundation IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$200K
Second Harvest Community Food BankSt Joseph, MOUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$200K
Kipp Academy NashvilleWhites Creek, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$100K
Persist NashvilleNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$100K
The Land Trust for Tennessee IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$100K
Siloam HealthNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$75K
American Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$72K
Abe's Garden CommunityNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$50K
FIRST Horizon FoundationMemphis, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$50K
Tennessee Charter School Incubator IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$50K
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$25K
Friends of the Warner Parks IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$15K
Future 5 IncStamford, CTUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$10K
Johnnys Ambassadors IncCastle Rock, COUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$10K
Project Athena FoundationCardiff, CAUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$10K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$6,000
Frist Art MuseumNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,950
The Faison Center IncRichmond, VAUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,222
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee (william Howard Cammack Society)Nashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,000
Humane Society of Dickson CountyDickson, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,000
The Dickson County Help Center & Thrift StoreDickson, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,000
The Gentle Barn FoundationSanta Clarita, CAUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$5,000
Heal MinistriesNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$2,500
Tee Off Fore Life IncBronx, NYUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$2,500
West End United Methodist Church (give Hope Forevermore)Nashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$2,500
Center for Living and Learning IncNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$1,000
Legal Aid Society of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DCUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$1,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$1,000
The Bluebell FoundationNorth Plam Beach, FLUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$1,000
Ceres IncBoston, MAUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$500
Tennessee Golf FoundationFranklin, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$500
Jewish FoundationNashville, TNUnrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose$250

By state: Tennessee 21 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 2 · California 2 · Virginia 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Devine-Majors Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Genspring Family Offices, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Devine-Majors Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Devine-Majors Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 33 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Devine-Majors Foundation give?

Tennessee (21 grants), Missouri (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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