Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn
In 2025 it gave 18 grants worth $332,292 to Tennessee groups, 15 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $21,000.
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
- 18 totaling $332,292 · 15 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $21,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $8,550, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $581,096
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581K | $332K | 18 |
| 2024 | $574K | $328K | 18 |
| 2023 | $567K | $324K | 17 |
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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- 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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Our Kids Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Bethel University | Mckenzie, Carroll County | General operating | $127K |
| Planned Parenthood of Middle | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $34K |
| Studio Tenn Theatre Co - Franklin | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating | $2,500 |