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Private foundation · Sebring, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Hummingbird Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
3 totaling $4,500
Typical grant
$1,500 to $1,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Marion County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$27K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$27K$4,5003
2023$22K$3,7003

How to apply

Contact
Jean nichols · sebring · 8634462373 · nicholsway@gmail.com
What to send
No special form - written letter
Limits
USA

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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  • Jean B NicholsSec/treasure
  • William J NicholsVice preside
  • James Deg BassagePresident

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

  • Education
  • Scholarship funds

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Hummingbird Foundation Inc.
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodMemphis, Shelby CountyEducation$1,500
Northside Neighborhood HouseChattanooga, Marion CountyEducation$1,500
St George's School FoundationGermantown, Shelby CountyScholarship funds$1,500

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