Private foundation · Chattanooga
John and Trish Foy Charitable Tr Ua Dtd 8-13-2021
In 2025 it gave 8 grants worth $584,388 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Montgomery County. A typical grant was $4,000 to $25,000. Most often for: “To support the mission of the organization.”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $584,388 · 1 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Knox County, Montgomery County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 6 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $714,388
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $714K | $584K | 8 |
| 2024 | $431K | $350K | 7 |
| 2023 | $190K | $160K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- John N FoyTrustee
- Patricia FoyTrustee
- Todd PhillipsTrustee
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 support the mission of the organization. (4 grants)
- To support the mission of the church. (2 grants)
- To support the Chattanooga humane educational society (1 grant)
- To support the mission of the university. (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To support the mission of the university. | $506K |
| First Centenary United Methodist | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the mission of the church. | $25K |
| Chatholic Foundation of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | To support the mission of the church. | $25K |
| Chattanooga Humane Educational Society | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the Chattanooga humane educational society | $17K |
| Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Chattaneuter Spay and Neuter Clinic | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the mission of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Epb | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |