Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn
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. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 18 totaling $332K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $21K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,550, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Carroll County · plus 45 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $581K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581K | $332K | 18 |
| 2024 | $574K | $328K | 18 |
| 2023 | $567K | $324K | 17 |
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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- Truist BankTrustee
- James Gooch EsquireTrustee
- Jane StarTrustee
- James HendrixTrustee
- John AndersonTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | Mckenzie, Carroll County | General operating | $127K |
| Planned Parenthood of Middle | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $34K |
| YWCA of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $32K |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $25K |
| Alive Hospice of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $21K |
| Wpln Public Radio | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $18K |
| Vanderbilt Tutorial Scholarship Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $12K |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $10K |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $8,600 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $8,500 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $8,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $7,000 |
| Vanderbilt Law School | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $7,000 |
| 4-13 Strong | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wo Smith School of Music | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $2,600 |
| Studio Tenn Theatre Co - Franklin | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Our Kids Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |