Private foundation · Cleveland
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In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $36,516 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $5,016 to $6,000. Most often for: “Operating funds”.
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
- 6 totaling $36,516 · 5 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,016 to $6,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $45,165
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45K | $37K | 6 |
| 2024 | $10K | $8,700 | 5 |
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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- 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 (6 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 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
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles of Peace | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $12K |
| Dao Ministries | Sale Creek, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Hixson, Hamilton County | Operating funds | $5,016 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | Operating funds | $6,000 |
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.