Private foundation · Aberdeen, SD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 43 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 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $237,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237K | $500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $235K | $500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $218K | $500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cassie Backman · Aberdeen · 6052297119
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted on forms available from the Foundation, Aberdeen Central High School and Roncalli High School or the college or university the student plans to attend.
- Deadlines
- There are no deadlines for submitting applications, but each application should be submitted suffici
- Limits
- Scholarships are made only to South Dakota residents, except for scholarships to the two schools in North Dakota, and the applicant must be a current high school graduate. The scholarship is for one year and cannot be renewed. Most of the grants made by the Foundation are for scholarship purposes except to the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other charitable and educational purposes.
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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- Jack ThompsonPresident
- Harvey JewettSecretary/treasurer
- Kerry SwinglerDirector
- Virginia TobinDirector
- Barb MageraDirector
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
- Financial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Financial Support | $500 |