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Private foundation · Pekin, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Hedden Charitable Trust

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,000
Typical grant
$2,000 to $2,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 36 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$241K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$241K$2,0001
2023$255K$2,0001

How to apply

Contact
Donald M Spangler · Pekin · 3096206579
What to send
There is no specific form of application. However a written request should be submitted to the Hedden Charitable Trust. The request should provide specific information which describes the dollar amount and the purpose of financial assistance requested and should include but not be limited to the benefit it will provide the applicant and how the funds will be accounted for. Current financial information of the applicant should be included with the request.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Donald M SpanglerCo-trustee
  • William C BatekCo-trustee
  • Pamela S MorrisCo-trustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Childrens hospital

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Hedden Charitable Trust
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyChildrens Hospital$2,000

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