Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation
In 2024 it gave 48 grants worth $171,417 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,500 to $4,500. Most often for: “Unrestricted grant”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 48 totaling $171,417
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500 to $4,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Blount County, Shelby County, Montgomery County, Washington County, Sullivan County, Bradley County · plus 24 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
- 2% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 48.
- Total giving that year
- $280,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280K | $171K | 48 |
| 2023 | $280K | $173K | 52 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Mr Ricky Moore c/o Moore Associates · Chattanooga · (423) 756-8628
- What to send
- Letter and proposal including irs determination letter, sponsorship levels and most recent form 990 filed.
- Limits
- The foundation awards grants once a year based on our priorities, tax requirements, legal compliance, and approval by the foundation's trustees to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations primarily in East Tennessee for priority causes in the fields of education, wellness, arts/culture, and military/veterans. The foundation does not award grants to individuals or families seeking scholarships, medical or other assistance.
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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- John L Hutcheson IVTrustee
- Hazel H BellTrustee
- John BanksTrustee
- Theodore M Hutcheson JrTrustee
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
- Unrestricted grant (48 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 35 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $23K |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $12K |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $11K |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | Unrestricted grant | $10K |
| Bright School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Als Center at Erlanger | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| Chattanooga Zoo | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Montessori Elementary | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| New Hope Children's Advocacy Center | Maryville, Blount County | Unrestricted grant | $5,833 |
| Girls Preparatory School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $4,500 |
| National Park Partners | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| YMCA | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Bowen Theory Education Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Wtci-Public Television | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted grant | $2,833 |
| Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Good Neighbors of Blount County | Maryville, Blount County | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Jones United Methodist Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Mark Making | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |