Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hamico Inc.
In 2024 it gave 48 grants worth $1.8 million to Tennessee groups, 39 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $40,000.
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
- 48 totaling $1.8 million · 39 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $40,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 16 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 16 of 48.
- Total giving that year
- $1.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8M | $1.8M | 48 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.1M | 45 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Zan GuerryChairman of the board
- Robert E BosworthVice pres/dir
- Alexis G BogoPres/dir
- John P GuerryDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 15 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 8 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 12 |
| $100,000 or more | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $315K |
| 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 |
| Public Education Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $25K |
| Siskin Hospital for Phys Rehabilitation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $25K |
| 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 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $7,500 |
| Hunter Museum | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $7,500 |
| Mary Walker Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $7,500 |
| Mcr Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $6,600 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Donation | $5,000 |