Private foundation · Chattanooga
The Oehmig Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $70K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Hamilton County, Davidson County, Marion County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 25% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $114K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114K | $70K | 4 |
| 2024 | $113K | $80K | 6 |
| 2023 | $103K | $62K | 6 |
How to apply
- Contact
- William c oehmig · Chattanooga · 2816586749
- What to send
- Solicitation must be received in writing and include all applicable information about the charity.
- Limits
- Awards are limited to public charities only.
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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- William C OehmigCeo
- Alice C OehmigVp/sec/trustee
- William B OehmigTreasurer
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
- To further to exempt purpose of the organization
- Help to conserve, protect and enhance wetland habitat in norrth america.
- Ensure that tennessee's water, wildlife, and wild places will thrive for generations to come.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife | Nashville, Davidson County | Ensure that Tennessee's water, wildlife, and wild places will thrive for... | $25K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Help to conserve, protect and enhance wetland habitat in norrth america. | $20K |
| The Baylor Fund | Chattanooga, Marion County | To further to exempt purpose of the organization | $20K |
| Siskin Children's Institute | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To further to exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |