Private foundation · Chattanooga
James C & Charlotte Wardlaw Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2023 it gave 5 grants worth $4,900 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $750 to $1,000.
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 $4,900 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $750 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $750: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2023.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Washington County, Shelby County · plus 9 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $36,700
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37K | $4,900 | 5 |
| 2022 | $21K | $12K | 5 |
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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- James C WadlawDirector
- Charlotte WardlawDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
From its 2023 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Resarch Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General | $1,000 |
| Scenic City Clay Arts | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General | $1,900 |
| East TN State University Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | General | $750 |
| Chattanooga Public Library | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General | $750 |
| Chamblis Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General | $500 |