Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Hearst Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $250K
- Typical grant
- $100K to $150K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $125K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 109 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $17M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17M | $250K | 2 |
| 2023 | $17.6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- See the Fdn's website Hearstfdnorg · New York · support.nyhearstfdn.org
- What to send
- Applications are available on the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org
- Deadlines
- See the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org
- Limits
- See the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org
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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- Virginia H RandtPresident director
- William R Hearst IIIVice president director
- Frank J Bennack JrVice president director
- John G ConomikesVice president director
- David J BarrettVice president director
- Anissa B BalsonVice president director
- Mark F MillerVice president director
- James M AsherVp, secretary director
- Catherine A BostronAssistant secretary
- Eve B BurtonAssistant secretary
- Carlton J CharlesAssistant treasurer
- Lisa H HagermanVice president director
- George R Hearst IIIVice president director
- Steven R SwartzVice president director
- Mitchell I ScherzerVice president assist. treas.
- Gilbert C Maurerdeceased 2025Vice president director
- Roger P PaschkeAssistant treasurer cio
- Karen AlsupDeputy inv. officer
- Donna Kalajian LaganiVp eastern director
- Mary FisherTreasurer controller
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
- To provide general operating support
- To support the lifeset program for youth transitioning out of foster care
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages | Memphis, Shelby County | To support the LifeSet program for youth transitioning out of foster care | $150K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide general operating support | $100K |
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