Private foundation · Brooklyn, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Edward W Hazen Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $135,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $125,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $67,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Jefferson County · plus 68 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $135K | 2 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $125K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The edward w hazen foundation inc · brooklyn · 7034056962
- What to send
- Organizations wishing to be known to the foundation staff should submit information via the website at www.hazenfoundation.org.
- Limits
- The edward w. Hazen foundation invites applications from organizations identified as being aligned with the interests and strategy of the foundation.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Alberto RetanaChair
- Lori BezahlerPresident/secretary
- Steve FahrerTreasurer
- Cristina Jimenez MoretaVice chair
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General and project support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | General and project support | $125K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, Jefferson County | General and project support | $10K |
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