Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hart Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $3,200
- Typical grant
- $500 to $1,100 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $800, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Blount County, Maury County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $13,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13K | $3,200 | 4 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | $3,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Carolyn r hart · Chattanooga · 4232274808 · linarhart@gmail.com
- What to send
- Detailed letter with irc section 501(c)(3) exemption attached
- Limits
- Contributions restricted to approved irc sec 501(c)(3) organizations
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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- Carolyn R HartChairman
- Deborah J LoveVice president
- Charles T HartSecretary & treasurer
- Sarah A HartDirector
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
- Hearing & speech illness & disability
- Student ministry support
- Church ministry
- Clean water ministry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence Presbyterian Church | Maryville, Blount County | Church ministry | $1,100 |
| Living Waters for the World | Spring Hill, Maury County | Clean water ministry | $1,100 |
| The Speech & Hearing Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Hearing & speech illness & disability | $500 |
| Hope House | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Student ministry support | $500 |