Private foundation · Chattanooga
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 80 totaling $1.3 million · 2 in Knox County
- Typical grant
- $5,500 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Knox County, Rhea County, Bradley County, Smith County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 4 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital campaign”
- Funds new groups?
- 28% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 20 of 71.
- Total giving that year
- $1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $1.3M | 80 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.3M | 75 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Barbara marter · Chattanooga · 4232670931 · wosborne@wfosbornefoundation.org
- What to send
- Religious and public charitable organizations may visit foundation website to complete an online application for grant submission.
- Deadlines
- None none
- Limits
- All contributions are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
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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- Gene BurnettTreasurer
- C Duffy Franck JrTrustee
- Glenn StophelVice president
- Wscott Mattice SrPresident
- Christine B SmithSecretary
- Barbara MarterAssistant secretary/treasurer
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
- Technology
- Program related
- Capacity building
- Capital campaign
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trans World Radio | Knoxville, Knox County | Program related | $4,000 |
| Trans World Radio | Knoxville, Knox County | Operating | $2,000 |
| Generosity Trust the | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operating | $100K |
| Uc Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital campaign | $83K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating | $70K |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $50K |
| Erlanger Health | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Technology | $50K |
| Partnership for Families Children and Adults Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $50K |
| The Nonprofit Resource Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating | $50K |
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixson, Hamilton County | General operating | $35K |
| Bryan College | Dayton, Rhea County | Operating | $30K |
| Hosanna Community | Hixson, Hamilton County | Technology | $30K |
| Lifespring Community Health | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $30K |
| Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating | $30K |
| Public School Bible Study Committee | Chattanooga, Marion County | General operating | $30K |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $25K |
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Hamilton County Coalition | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $20K |
| National Center for Youth Issues Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $20K |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Marion County | Program support | $20K |
| Wtci Pbs Tv | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $20K |
| Girls Preparatory School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operating | $18K |
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating | $16K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Technology | $15K |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 5 to Tennessee groups totaling $296,000. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program related | $100K | 2024 |
| Generosity Trust the | Chattanooga, Marion County | Program related | $100K | 2024 |
| Uc Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Capital campaign | $84K | 2024 |
| Siskin Children's Institute | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Sparc | Hixson, Hamilton County | Operating | $6,000 | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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