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Private foundation · Chattanooga

Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Grants in Tennessee
80 totaling $1.3M
Typical grant
$5,500 to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time 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
$1.4M

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.4M$1.3M80
2023$1.3M$1.3M75

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

  • Program support
  • Technology
  • Program related
  • Capacity building
  • Capital campaign

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.

RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Generosity Trust theChattanooga, Marion CountyOperating$100K
Uc Foundation Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyCapital campaign$83K
Community Foundation of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, Hamilton CountyOperating$70K
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$50K
Erlanger HealthChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTechnology$50K
Partnership for Families Children and Adults Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$50K
The Nonprofit Resource CenterChattanooga, Hamilton CountyGeneral operating$50K
Bethel Bible VillageHixson, Hamilton CountyGeneral operating$35K
Bryan CollegeDayton, Rhea CountyOperating$30K
Hosanna CommunityHixson, Hamilton CountyTechnology$30K
Lifespring Community HealthChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$30K
Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyGeneral operating$30K
Public School Bible Study CommitteeChattanooga, Marion CountyGeneral operating$30K
Chambliss Center for ChildrenChattanooga, Hamilton CountyCapital campaign$25K
Shepherd's Arms Rescue MissionChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$25K
Chi Memorial FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyCapital campaign$25K
Hamilton County CoalitionChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$20K
National Center for Youth Issues Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$20K
Welcome Home of ChattanoogaChattanooga, Marion CountyProgram support$20K
Wtci Pbs TvChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$20K
Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, Marion CountyOperating$18K
Chi Memorial FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyOperating$16K
Chattanooga Area Food BankChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTechnology$15K
Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$15K
Choices Pregnancy Resource CenterChattanooga, Hamilton CountyGeneral operating$15K

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