PROGRAM SUPPORT

Grant program by

THE MCLEROY FOUNDATION

Adult Literacy ProgramsEducation NonprofitsFoster Care and Child Welfare AgenciesYouth Development Organizations

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$3,015

Grant Range

$250$35,500

States & Territories

Florida, Tennessee

Applicants should be Tennessee-based nonprofits serving youth in or at risk of entering foster care and prepare a concise written proposal with IRS determination, a project budget and timeline sent to the named contact by email; avoid requests for capital or general operating support and emphasize clear program outcomes and fit with GED/child-welfare priorities. Building familiarity with the named officer (Phyllis McLeroy) and referencing similar past grantees will help in a relationship-oriented selection process.

Application Contact

PHYLLIS MCLEROY

PRESIDENT

6153374458
5549 SADDLEWOOD LANE, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

A WRITTEN PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO PHYLLIS MCLEROY AT [email protected]. ANY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF A 501 (C)(3) STATUS AND A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. IN ADDITION, THEY MUST SUBMIT A BUDGET, TIMELINES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OR OPERATING EXPENSES.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024