TLC Foundation From the Heart
Preselected recipients only
TLC Foundation From the Heart is a private foundation in Artesia, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 18 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 22 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
TLC Foundation From the Heart says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What TLC Foundation From the Heart funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $3.9 million |
| New Mexico | 17 | $969,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems | Provide patient care, education of health care professional, research, and community service | $1.6 million |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Eliminate cancer patient care, research, and prevention through education | $1.3 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | To further education | $1.0 million |
| Artesia Recreation Center | To support the personal development of the community and encourage comminuity involement | $300,000 |
| Artesia General Hospital | To provide innovative healthcare services to the families of artesia, southeastern new mexico and beyond. | $137,500 |
| Southeast NM Veteran's Transportation Network | Veterans in southeast new mexico who need rides to medical appointments | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad | After school program | $50,000 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Spiritual needs and counseling | $50,000 |
| Roswell Independent School District - Goddard High School | Pay tutors, improve their tutoring center, supplies and advertisement materials and to provide student incentives | $50,000 |
| Wings for Life | Family oriented educational programs | $50,000 |
| Pecos Valley Baptist | Providing spiritual hope and community service | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | To donate to the local community hokey team | $50,000 |
| Haven of Hope | To build hope for the future to single mothers | $40,000 |
| Carlsbad Police Department | To provide support the law enforcment of the communicty of carsbad new mexico | $35,000 |
| Assurance Home | Advocate of abused children | $25,000 |
| Carlsbad Lifehouse Inc | Help for those with mental health and substance use challenges | $25,000 |
| Little Castle Learning Center | To provide exceptional care and learning | $20,000 |
| UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems | Provide patient care, education of health care professional, research, and community service | $15,000 |
| Roswell Humane Society | To provide support to local animal shelter | $11,000 |
| Written in Red | Enriching the lives of citizens in artesia and new mexico | $10,000 |
| Oasis Women | To provide support for women's community pregnecy services | $10,000 |
| Grammy's House Domestice Violence Shelter | Domestic violence shelter | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Ray Chandler
- Chris Trew
- Judy A Pittman
Questions people ask
Does TLC Foundation From the Heart accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TLC Foundation From the Heart give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs TLC Foundation From the Heart?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Ray Chandler (President), Chris Trew (Vice President) and Judy A Pittman (Director).
What does TLC Foundation From the Heart fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.