Public charity · Paris
Henry County Helping Hand Inc.
In 2024 it gave 18 grants worth $627,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $13,000 to $25,000.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 18 totaling $627,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $13,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $17,000: the middle grant to the 14 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- 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? How we figure this
- 78% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 14 of 18.
- Total giving that year
- $507,858
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508K | $627K | 18 |
| 2023 | $467K | $178K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 13 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |