Private foundation · Jackson
H&m Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $127,500 · 1 in Weakley County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Madison County, Shelby County, Weakley County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital Campaign”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 12 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $130,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130K | $128K | 12 |
| 2023 | $66K | $66K | 13 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mike Farris · Jackson · 7316646300 · mfarris@hmcompany.com
- What to send
- Grant application avaialable from foundation by request.
- Deadlines
- Application must be submitted 30 days prior to board of directors meeting.
- Limits
- Only one application per calendar year. Use of funds in accordance with application must be certified. Funds not used by specified deadline must be returned.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jim CampbellPresident/direcctor
- Chris CarrollDirector
- Mike FarrisSecretary/director
- Matt FiteTreasurer/director
- Jeb CampbellDirector
- James KirklandDirector
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
- Capital Campaign
Tennessee organizations it funded
Weakley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Martin, Weakley County | Scholarship Endowment at UTM | $8,000 |
| The Dream Center | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $24K |
| The Jackson Symphony Association | Jacckson, Madison County | Operations | $24K |
| University School of Jackson | Jackson, Madison County | Annual fund | $20K |
| American Heart Association | Memphis, Shelby County | Operations | $10K |
| Regional Interfaith Association | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $10K |
| Scarlet Rope Projecct | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $10K |
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Capital Campaign | $10K |
| Friends of Heart | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $3,000 |
| Jackson-Madison County Humane Socie | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $1,500 |