Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Violet Hampton Tuw #2
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $30,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $4,000. Most often for: “Scholarships”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $30,000 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $4,000 (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
- Davidson County, Putnam County, Montgomery County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Washington County · plus 7 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
- $46,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46K | $30K | 7 |
| 2024 | $62K | $47K | 10 |
| 2023 | $84K | $62K | 13 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Alisa Mcmurtry c/o Regions Bank · Nashville · (615) 748-2044
- What to send
- Applications are available at www.grantinterface.com
- Limits
- Scholarship recipients must be legal residents of the state of Tennessee.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Maggie KerstenCommittee member
- Darolyn PorterCommittee member
- Brent TenerCommittee member
- Patricia SmedleyCommittee member
- Regions Bank Trust DeptTrustee
- Charles HarperCommittee member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarships (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 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
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East TN University | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $14K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Scholarships | $2,000 |