Private foundation · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Foxhedge Charitable Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $135,000 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $10,000. Most often for: “Cash grant”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $135,000 · 3 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Knox County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $155,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155K | $135K | 5 |
| 2024 | $230K | $220K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Michael A WellsTrustee
- Lindsay WellsAdvisory committee
- Jackson WellsAdvisory committee
- Cole WellsAdvisory committee
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
- Cash grant (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Point Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Cash grant | $100K |
| St Judes | Memphis, Davidson County | Cash grant | $10K |
| Autism Research Institute | Nashville, Davidson County | Cash grant | $5,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Cash grant | $10K |
| Covenant House | Knoxville, Knox County | Cash grant | $10K |