Private foundation · Johnson City
Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $439,490 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $20,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $29,200, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County, Shelby County, Davidson County, Carter County, Johnson County · plus 12 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 59% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 17.
- Total giving that year
- $774,990
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $775K | $439K | 17 |
| 2023 | $584K | $387K | 19 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Leighton hart · Johnson City · 4237411418
- What to send
- Letters of inquiry should be sent to the above address. The letter should contain a brief statement of the organization's purpose & goals, description of the project, need & the target population for which funds are requested.
- Deadlines
- The foundation meets twice yearly in january & june. Submission deadlines for letters of inquiry are
- Limits
- Foundation will not consider more than one proposal from the same organization within a 12 month period. Grants are limited to grant target areas in amounts up to $35,000. Foundation does not consider requests for support in the following areas: annual campaigns, endowments, general operating support, fundraising events, individuals, political nature.
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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- Mary Craig HartPresident
- Jocelyn LaceySecretary
- James F WilliamsDirector
- Steven L LaceyDirector
- Leighton HartTreasurer
- Thomas O'connorBoard member
- Amy SentellBoard member
- Angie CharlesBoard member
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead | Memphis, Shelby County | Operations | $30K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Gray, Washington County | Operations | $65K |
| Reece Museum | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $32K |
| Coalition for Kids | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $30K |
| Communities in Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | Operations | $30K |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | Operations | $30K |
| The River | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $30K |
| Oasis | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $30K |
| Johnson County Middle School | Mountain City, Johnson County | Operations | $29K |
| Families Free | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $25K |
| Heritage Alliance | Jonesborough, Washington County | Operations | $25K |
| Animal Welfare Society | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $20K |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $20K |
| Small Miracles | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $16K |
| Appalachain Service Project | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $15K |
| Johnson City Schools | Johnson City, Washington County | Operations | $7,810 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kingsport, Sullivan County | Operations | $5,000 |
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