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Dennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund Grant

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

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Eligible organizations

  • A Davidson or Summer County students who have academic merit (defined as a minimum 3

Overview

The Dennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund aims to support Davidson and Sumner County students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need. Established by individuals who benefited from higher education, this fund reflects a commitment to ensuring that deserving students are not hindered by financial constraints. Scholarships awarded will help alleviate the burden of tuition, allowing students to focus on their studies and future careers. This initiative promotes educational access and equity in the community.

Dennis Greeno and Joan Signorille both benefited personally and professionally by having college educations. Dennis received his opportunity through the GI Bill, and Joan was fortunate to have parents able to fund her education, though she did have to work to help defray costs. One or more scholarships will be awarded to Davidson and Sumner County students who have academic merit and financial need.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a Davidson or Summer County students who have academic merit (defined as a minimum 3.0 GPA) and financial need.

What The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2,450
Total given
$107.11M
Median grant
$8,500
Range
$4,999–$19.5M
  • By dollars: Tennessee 76%, Illinois 5%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; Franklin, TN.
  • 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Education equity

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