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

Hildebrand Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $10,000
Typical grant
$10,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Knox County · plus 121 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$14 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$14M$10K1
2024$14M$10K1
2023$9.7M—0

How to apply

Contact
Beatrice Dickson · Houston · 7136556319
What to send
Charities should initially submit a letter of inquiry, on the charity's letterhead, stating the mission of the charity, the amount of the donation they are seeking, as well as the purpose the donation will serve.

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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  • Jeffery D HildebrandCeo/president/treasurer
  • Patricia BudingerDirector
  • Brittany A HildebrandDirector
  • Jeffery D Hildebrand JrDirector
  • John Thomas HildebrandDirector
  • Melinda B HildebrandDirector

As listed in its 2025 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.

Tennessee grants from Hildebrand Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Matthew10 InternationalKnoxville, Knox CountyProgram support$10K

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