Private foundation · Chickamauga, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $54K
- Typical grant
- $4,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 18% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 2 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $350K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350K | $54K | 11 |
| 2023 | $452K | $54K | 10 |
| 2022 | $372K | $62K | 11 |
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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- Ellen J SiegfriedChair
- Thomas GlennVice chair
- Elizabeth J BerrySecretary
- Anna S McdanielTreasurer
- Margaret Welborn LoweryAssistant treasurer
- Irene Jewell StaubHistorian
- Ashley WestTrustee
- Joseph P StaubTrustee
- Carol J BrowderTrustee emeritus
- W Miller WelbornTrustee emeritus
- Brandi Jewell DeemsTrustee
- Robert Houston Jewell IIITrustee
- William BerryTrustee
- D Ashley Jewell VTrustee emeritus
- Michael S WrightTrustee emeritus
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
- Ih/m of jewell family women
- In memory of lillian jewell
- Art, music and physical education programs
- Scholarships
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixon, Hamilton County | General support | $10K |
| Girls' Preparatory School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Ih/m of jewell family women | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Decorative Arts | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | In memory of lillian jewell | $5,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary School | Lookout Mtn, Hamilton County | Art, music and physical education programs | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $5,000 |
| Signal Centers Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $5,000 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| First Things First | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $2,500 |
| Chattanooga Boys Choir | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $2,000 |