Private foundation · Memphis
Hohenberg Charity Trust
In 2024 it gave 11 grants worth $216,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $25,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $216,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 18% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $216,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216K | $216K | 11 |
| 2023 | $140K | $140K | 9 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Adam HohenbergTrustee as needed
- E Elkan ScheidtTrustee as needed
- Susan ArneyTrustee as needed
- Helen GronauerTrustee as needed
- Juliet Hohenberg WischmeyerTrustee as needed
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
- Support for the operations of the mid south food bank (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of christian brothers university (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of the regional one foundation (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of the Memphis jewish foundations (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of new ballet ensemble school (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of the church health center (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of the prizm ensemble (1 grant)
- Support for the operations of the mifa (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 7 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the Memphis jewish foundations | $56K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the university of Memphis foundations | $50K |
| New Ballet Ensemble School | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of new ballet ensemble school | $25K |
| University of Memphis Band Enrichment Fund | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the oerations of the university of Memphis band enrichment fund | $20K |
| Mid South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the mid south food bank | $10K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of christian brothers university | $10K |
| Regional One Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the regional one foundation | $10K |
| Prizm Ensemble | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the prizm ensemble | $10K |
| Mifa | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the mifa | $10K |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the soulsville foundation | $10K |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Support for the operations of the church health center | $5,000 |