Public charity · Franklin
Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $210K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $200K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $105K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $638K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $638K | $210K | 2 |
| 2023 | $510K | $30K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Scott HamiltonFounder & ceo
- Sam AuxierDirector
- Dr Ronald BukowskiDirector
- Chaz CorzineDirector
- Bob KainDirector
- Liz LindeckeDirector
- Dr Brad MaltzDirector
- Jen RossmanDirector
- Carrie Simons KemperDirector
- Tammy PaxtonBoard treasurer
- Wendy MccooeyBoard secretary
- Karri MorganExecutive director
- Steven DegoliaDirector
- Pete FisherChairman of the board
- Marc GoldstoneDirector
- Rose GrindstaffDirector
- Marcus WhitneyDirector
- Erica RossittoDirector
- Chris KaddarasDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $200K |
| Nashville Predators Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General purpose | $10K |
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