Public charity · Paris
Henry County Helping Hand Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 18 totaling $627K
- Typical grant
- $13K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $18K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Henry County, Benton County, Sevier County, Weakley County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 78% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 14 of 18.
- Total giving that year
- $508K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508K | $627K | 18 |
| 2023 | $467K | $178K | 6 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Marilyn OliverDirector
- Kevin BuieDirector
- Oneida WagonerDirector
- David FlowersDirector
- Allie HarperSecretary director
- Jessi SmithVice president director
- Bettye PaschallDirector
- Kay FoustDirector
- Junior MilamDirector
- Jim MccampbellDirector
- Chip McleanDirector
- Tim SandersDirector
- Caroline DunnTreasurer
- Bettye CarterDirector
- Chris BabyarDirector
- John EtheridgePresident
- Teri EdwardsDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Area Fire Departments | Paris, Henry County | General support | $304K |
| Paris-Henry County Rescue Squad | Paris, Henry County | General support | $34K |
| Project Help of Henry County | Paris, Henry County | General support | $30K |
| Henry County Chapter of Imagination Library | Sevierville, Sevier County | General support | $27K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Parishenry County | Paris, Henry County | General support | $25K |
| Easton's Angels | Camden, Benton County | General support | $24K |
| The Levi Miles Foundation | Paris, Henry County | General support | $20K |
| Tomorrow's Hope Pregnancy Medical Center | Paris, Henry County | General support | $20K |
| Paris-Henry County Arts Council | Paris, Henry County | General support | $20K |
| Northwest TN Economic Development Council | Dresden, Weakley County | General support | $17K |
| Hope Center Ministries | Paris, Henry County | General support | $16K |
| Mary's Kids | Henry, Henry County | General support | $16K |
| Darkhorse Lodge | Paris, Henry County | General support | $15K |
| Henry County Prevention Coalition | Paris, Henry County | General support | $13K |
| Henry County Casa | Paris, Henry County | General support | $12K |
| Friends of TN National Wildlife Refuge | Springville, Henry County | General support | $12K |
| Downtown Paris Association | Paris, Henry County | General support | $11K |
| Covenant Ranch | Buchanan, Henry County | General support | $11K |