Private foundation · EIN 30-1224894 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Choicedata Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $217K. 83% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$1.3M
Median grant
$217K
Stays in TN
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee ValleyKnoxville, TNTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.$261K
TnachievesKnoxville, TNTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.$250K
Helen Ross McNabb CenterKnoxville, TNTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.$234K
Boys & Girls Clubs of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.$200K
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, TNTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.$190K
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramBurtonsville, MDTo use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.to use the funds from this award only for the designated charit…$124K

By state: Tennessee 5 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Choicedata Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, administered in care of Dan M Bechtol, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Choicedata Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Choicedata Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 6 grants, a median of $217K.

Where does Choicedata Foundation Inc give?

Tennessee (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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