2022 Maddox Philanthropy Fellowship

The Philanthropy Fellowship is Maddox’s second participatory grantmaking initiative.  This paid opportunity is open to local undergraduate students attending a Historically Black College or University.  Fellows will explore current issues facing Middle Tennessee, local nonprofits, and philanthropy in order to grant $100,000 to nonprofit organizations working with youth and the environment.  Applicants should be prepared to meet Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM through the Fall semester starting September 22nd.  Participants will be compensated $1,000 for their work.

For any questions about the program, please contact Joseph Gutierrez at [email protected].

2021 - 2022 Youth Philanthropic Advisory Board

Maddox’s first participatory grantmaking initiative was with high school students from Antioch.  These students granted $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations.  To learn more about the process and the grants they made, check out the link below.