Private foundation · Winchester, KY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Hereturns
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $30,281
- Typical grant
- $2,162 to $7,510 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,734, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Roane County, Union County, Cheatham County, Robertson County, Hamilton County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 4 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Equipment for religious publishing”
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $135,933
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136K | $30K | 6 |
| 2024 | $475K | $33K | 4 |
| 2023 | $538K | $201K | 6 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Officers in Part VII Section 1 · Winchester · 4023022606 · info@hereturns.org
- What to send
- No formal application is required
- Deadlines
- end of tax year 12 31 2025
- Limits
- Charitable fields are generally to fall into our project areas of which most are listed in Part VIII-A
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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- Efoui AbotsiPresident
- John PhillipsCoo treasurer secretary
- Larry WaltersVice-president
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
- Equipment for religious publishing
- Health ministry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Reproductions | Springfield, Robertson County | Equipment for religious publishing | $15K |
| Light of Life Publishing | Harriman, Roane County | Equipment for religious publishing | $7,510 |
| Container Depot Co Inc. | Ashland City, Cheatham County | Equipment for religious publishing | $4,734 |
| Lr Thomas | Harriman, Roane County | Health ministry | $2,162 |
| Jesus for Asia | Collegedale, Hamilton County | Health ministry | $1,200 |
| Commercial Riggers | Maynardville, Union County | Equipment for religious publishing | — |