Private foundation · Chattanooga
Feeding the Future Inc.
In 2025 it gave 14 grants worth $145,366 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Maury County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $6,942. Most often for: “End Childhood Hunger”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 14 totaling $145,366 · 1 in Maury County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $6,942 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,400, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Putnam County, Davidson County, Giles County, Hardin County, Blount County, Sumner County, Montgomery County and 2 more · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $291,110
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Greg MccallVice president
- Tom MayberryTreasurer
- Peggy RussellSecretary
- C J RecherBusiness manager
- Al RecherPresident
- Tracy HollDevelopment manager
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
- End Childhood Hunger (8 grants)
- Food assistance (3 grants)
- End kids hunger (2 grants)
- Tornado relief (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 7 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 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
Maury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Well Outreach | Spring Hill, Maury County | Food assistance | $2,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | End Childhood Hunger | $59K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | End Childhood Hunger | $37K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | Maryville, Blount County | End Childhood Hunger | $8,742 |
| Manna Cafe | Clarksville, Montgomery County | End kids hunger | $6,942 |
| Putnam Education Partnership | Cookeville, Putnam County | End Childhood Hunger | $6,000 |
| Mcnairy County Family Resource Center | Selmer, McNairy County | Tornado relief | $5,000 |
| The Bethlehem Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Food assistance | $4,800 |
| College of Education Foundation TN Tech | Cookeville, Putnam County | End Childhood Hunger | $4,000 |
| Community Rfd | Pulaski, Giles County | End Childhood Hunger | $3,881 |
| St Lukes Food Pantry | Nashville, Davidson County | End Childhood Hunger | $3,341 |
| Highland Elementary School | Portland, Sumner County | End kids hunger | $2,500 |
| Hardin County Jesus Cares | Savannah, Hardin County | End Childhood Hunger | $2,000 |
| Tmca of Metro Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Food assistance | $800 |
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