Private foundation · Chattanooga
Benwood Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 109 totaling $7.7M
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $81K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Davidson County, Washington County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 5 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Expansion of early learning”; “Capital campaign”; “Capital support & general operating”
- Total giving that year
- $7.9M
How to apply
- Contact
- Ms sarah morgan · Chattanooga · 4232674311
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted in the form of a brief two-page letter. The letter should include a description of the project or purpose, budget information, an irs letter of determination, and a listing of officers and board of directors.
- Deadlines
- None
- Limits
- None
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
What it funds most often
- Periscope artist entrepreneur training
- Creative entrepreneur training
- Bessie smith legacy gala
- Emma wheeler club & great futures
- Program support
- Capital support & general operating
- Johnson york initiative
- Chattanooga 2.0 literacy proof point pilot
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Housing & neighborhood strategies | $1M |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Montague park planning | $650K |
| Chattanooga Housing Authority | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Westside evolves | $500K |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Chattanooga 2.0 general operating support | $280K |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Central civic district plan | $275K |
| Urban League of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating support/capacity building | $250K |
| Colab | Chattanooga, Marion County | General operating support | $225K |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Chattanooga future fund | $200K |
| Purpose Point Community Resource Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Expansion of early learning | $200K |
| River City Company | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Design development of the riverfront parks plan | $200K |
| TN Score | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $200K |
| Young Womens Leadership Academy Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Steam integration, sel, and capacity building support for | $200K |
| Artsbuild | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating support | $150K |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Reimagining the community college experience - seamless | $150K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Bluesky institute scholarships | $150K |
| Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital campaign | $150K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Emma wheeler club & great futures | $125K |
| La Paz Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating support | $125K |
| Launch Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Marion County | General operating support | $125K |
| Public Education Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Fabfolio | $125K |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating support | $120K |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital support & general operating | $100K |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Chattanooga 2.0 literacy proof point pilot | $100K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Sankofa fund | $100K |
| Launch Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Marion County | Acquisition of kitchen incubator building | $100K |
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