Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Hevrdejs Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $103,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $103K | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Frank hevrdejs founder chairman · houston · 7133415706
- What to send
- A preliminary proposal may take the form of a letter or concept paper no more than three pages in length. The applicant will be invited to submit in writing a more detailed proposal for formal consideration and final decision.
- Deadlines
- Three months prior to the board of trustees meetings: january 31, april 30, july 31, october 31
Next one: Oct 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2023 filing - Limits
- In general, the hevrdejs foundation will not consider requests related to: medical research or health related activities; organizations whose activities or policies include specific political purpose; capital improvement projects/building funds; grants for individuals; fund-raising drives, testimonial dinners, or advertising; sectarian or denominational religious activities (although academic programs offered by religious institutions are not excluded).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Frank J HevrdejsChairman & trustee
- Michelle Hubbard HevrdejsTrustee
- Gabrielle Sackett WagnerPresident & trustee
- Dale E BarnesTreasurer & trustee
- Annabelle WagnerSecretary
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $5,000 |