Private foundation · Knoxville
W&h Foundation
In 2024 it gave 13 grants worth $205,000 to Tennessee groups, 11 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $205,000 · 11 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 30 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 13 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $1.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | $205K | 13 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- William E Haslam JrDirector
- Hannah J HaslamDirector
- Jennifer OswaltTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $70K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $25K |
| Soar Youth Ministries | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $25K |
| Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $25K |
| Governor William Blount Mansion Assn | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $10K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $10K |
| The Sancutuary Church | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $10K |
| East Tennessee Historical Society | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Old Gray Cemetery | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sertoma Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| For Girls Like You | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $5,000 |