Choosing Justice Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Choosing Justice Initiative?
Choosing Justice Initiative is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Tennessee Bar Foundation ($295K), Annie E Casey Foundation Inc ($265K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Choosing Justice Initiative between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Bar Foundation | $295,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | $265,470 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blum Family Foundation | $210,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $204,250 | 6 | 2020 |
| Public Welfare Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Vital Projects Fund Inc | $125,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | $75,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BT Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Frist Foundation | $17,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Healing Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fugitive Foundation | $3,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2022) to $554K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $335K.
What grants has Choosing Justice Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vital Projects Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR GIDEON'S TRUMPET REDUX-CONTINUED | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | SUBGRANT FOR POST-BOOKER PAROLE WORK IN TN | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Tennessee Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | Support for Gideon's Trumpet Redux-Changing Narrative to Achieve Judicial Accountability | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Provide general operating support | $57,600 |
| 2024 | The Blum Family Foundation | FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Proteus Fund Inc | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Healing Trust | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Fugitive Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE COURT DEBT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE | $72,000 |
| 2023 | The Blum Family Foundation | FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) | $60,000 |
| 2023 | BT Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Frist Foundation | SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH VENDOR BOLDSQUARE | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Fugitive Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Tennessee Bar Foundation | IMPLEMENT WRAPAROUND PROGRAM TO PAY COURT-APPOINTED, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TO HANDLE CLIENT CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS. | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE COURT DEBT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN IN NASHVILLE TN | $35,870 |
| 2022 | Fugitive Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Tennessee Bar Foundation | IMPLEMENT WRAPAROUND PROGRAM TO PAY COURT-APPOINTED, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TO HANDLE CLIENT CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS. | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE COURT DEBT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN IN NASHVILLE TN | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Blum Family Foundation | FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Fugitive Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020 | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Tennessee Bar Foundation | IMPLEMENT WRAPAROUND PROGRAM TO PAY COURT-APPOINTED, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS TO HANDLE CLIENT CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS. | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Blum Family Foundation | FOR ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | HUMAN SERVICES | $2,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR UNRESTRICTED USE | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Choosing Justice Initiative?
Choosing Justice Initiative is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Tennessee Bar Foundation ($295K), Annie E Casey Foundation Inc ($265K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Choosing Justice Initiative between 2020–2025.
Who is Choosing Justice Initiative's largest funder?
Tennessee Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Choosing Justice Initiative, with $295K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Choosing Justice Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Choosing Justice Initiative across 32 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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