Public charity · Chattanooga
The Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $60K · 1 in Rhea County
- Typical grant
- $5,930 to $5,930 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,930, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Bradley County, Loudon County, Rhea County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 10% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $78K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78K | $60K | 10 |
| 2023 | $78K | $56K | 9 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jimmy D SandersPresident
- Dr Mary Anna SandersVice-president
- Vivian G GilletteTreasurer
- Barry WatsonBoard member
- Frank BodineBoard member
- Mary Ann SandersBoard member
- Charlene SchwenkSecretary
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
- Contributions
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rhea County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centers of Hope | Spring City, Rhea County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Nehemiah Project | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Contributions | $6,185 |
| City Church of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Widow's Harvest Ministry | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| 1040 Connections | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Ministry to Israel | Cleveland, Bradley County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Project 52 | Signal Mtn, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Scenic City Women's Network | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| The Redemption Project | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Contributions | $5,930 |
| Project Free 2 Fly | Cleveland, Bradley County | Contributions | $5,930 |
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