Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $111,980
- Typical grant
- $4,580 to $18,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Tipton County · plus 15 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $901,531
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $902K | $112K | 10 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $87K | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Michelle Chapman · Olive Branch · 6628937598
- What to send
- Written Request
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michelle ChapmanTrustee
- Dorothy MakiTrustee
- Catherine SkeltonTrustee
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
- Charitable Event
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confidential Care Mobile Ministry Inc. | Atoka, Tipton County | Charitable Event | $20K |
| Agape Child and Family Services Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $18K |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $18K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Hope House Day Care Center Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Srvs Group Home I Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Streets Ministries Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Carewheels Foundation | Arlington, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $4,580 |
| Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc. | Arlington, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Believing Church Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable Event | $1,000 |