Private foundation · Midland, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Abell-Hanger Foundation

Takes applications

In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $19,820 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $660 to $5,000.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee: 5 totaling $19,820 · 2 in Shelby County
Typical grant: $660 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask: About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives: Williamson County, Shelby County · plus 381 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment: None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?: 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 3.
Total giving that year: $11.7 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$11.7M	$20K	5
2023	$10.7M	$2,320	4

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

GrantMe checked its website on Oct 8, 2026: Tennessee groups have no way to apply. See the source.

Contact: Mark Palmer · Midland · (432) 684-6655 · Mpalmer@abell-hanger.org
What to send: General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site.
Deadlines: General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

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Jack F HarperTrustee
Chas PerryTrustee
John BergmanTrustee
Richard CoatsTrustee
Laura RomanTrustee
Wes PerryTrustee
Roy NelsonTrustee
Karen SparksTrustee
Mark PalmerExecutive vp
Wade KuehlerCfo
George T Abell - DeceasedFoundation mgr (deceased)
Gladys H Abell - DeceasedFoundation mgr (deceased)

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

Unrestricted donation (2 grants)
Unrestricted general operating support (1 grant)

How big its Tennessee grants are

Number of Tennessee grants in each size band, tax year 2024
Grant size	Grants
Under $1,000	2
$1,000 to $4,999	1
$5,000 to $9,999	1
$10,000 to $24,999	1

From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.

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.

Tennessee grants from Abell-Hanger Foundation
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
St Jude Children's Research Hospital	Memphis, Shelby County	Unrestricted donation	$5,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital	Memphis, Shelby County	Unrestricted donation	$1,000
Angel Armies Inc.	Franklin, Williamson County	Unrestricted general operating support	$12K
Every Nation Churches & Ministries	Brentwood, Williamson County	Program support	$660
Every Nation Churches & Ministries	Brentwood, Williamson County	Program support	$660