Private foundation · Cleveland
Acts Outreach Ministry Inc.
In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $52,806 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $3,921 to $12,000. Most often for: “Local outreach”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $52,806 · 4 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,921 to $12,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,560, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Bradley County, McMinn County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $127,306
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127K | $53K | 6 |
| 2024 | $39K | $15K | 3 |
| 2023 | $55K | $33K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Keith Habermas · Cleveland · (423) 899-6830
- What to send
- The activity brochure or flyer must be attached to the application.
- Deadlines
- Application must be submitted 60 days prior to the activity.
- Limits
- Eligibility for scholarship grants - recipient must use scholarship for a christian based activity and must be under the age of 23.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Randall L MccoyPresident & director
- Keith HabermasVice president
- Chris MccoySecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Local outreach (3 grants)
- Community assistance (1 grant)
- International/ mission trips (1 grant)
- National/domestic ministries (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misc Small Donations | Cleveland, Hamilton County | International/ mission trips | $22K |
| Misc Small Donations | Cleveland, Hamilton County | Local outreach | $6,121 |
| Misc Small Donations | Cleveland, Hamilton County | Community assistance | $3,921 |
| Misc Small Donations | Cleveland, Hamilton County | National/domestic ministries | $3,783 |
| Nolen Rumble | Cleveland, Bradley County | Local outreach | $12K |
| Ocoee Region Fca | Athens, McMinn County | Local outreach | $5,000 |
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