Private foundation · Cleveland
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This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $37K
- Typical grant
- $5,016 to $6,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Carter County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $45K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45K | $37K | 6 |
| 2024 | $10K | $8,700 | 5 |
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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- Terry KnechtDirector
- Stuart BelvaDirector
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
- Operating funds
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles of Peace | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $12K |
| Dao Ministries | Sale Creek, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Hixson, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $5,016 |
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.