Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hamico Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 48 totaling $1.8M
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $40K (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, Anderson County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.8M
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.
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.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $315K |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $277K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $207K |
| Ucf Honors College Scholarship | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $150K |
| Chattanooga Christian School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $134K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $80K |
| On Point | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $78K |
| Chattanooga Area Foodbank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $55K |
| St Peter's Episcopal School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $51K |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $50K |
| Lapaz Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $50K |
| Humane Educational Society | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $40K |
| Chattanooga 20 | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $35K |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $30K |
| Normal Park Spark | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $25K |
| Public Education Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $25K |
| Siskin Hospital for Phys Rehabilitation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $25K |
| Girls Inc. | Oak Ridge, Anderson County | Donation | $20K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Chattanooga, Marion County | Donation | $20K |
| Make A Wish | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $17K |
| Junior League of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $15K |
| The Pursuit of Happiness | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $15K |
| Arts Build | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $12K |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $10K |
| Siskin Children's Institute | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $10K |