TSH Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TSH Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hickory, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $911,813 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$911,813
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $789,887 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $777,349 | 33 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $789,887 | 24 | $19.9 million |
| 2025 | $911,813 | 32 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
TSH Charitable Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What TSH Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 30 | $885,813 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art | General and unrestricted - uncrate the future capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Foothills Conservency of NC | General and unrestricted - joe mountain preserve expansion | $66,750 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation Inc | General and unrestricted - exodus works critical capacity preservation | $50,000 |
| NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Fndtn | General and unrestricted - alder springs phase ii expansion | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory | General and unrestricted - red shield youth center STEM ready program | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | General and unrestricted - gymnasium divider curtain & front entrance resurfacing | $35,700 |
| Humane Society of Catawba County | General and unrestricted - facility repairs final installment | $28,863 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General and unrestricted - habitat repairs | $27,500 |
| Catawba Science Center Inc | General and unrestricted - dinosaur exhibit | $25,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General and unrestricted - camp oasis georgia | $25,000 |
| Greater Hickory CCM | General and unrestricted - nutrition plus program | $25,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hickory Choral Society | General and unrestricted - joy of music endowment camp | $25,000 |
| Safe Harbor Rescue Mission Inc | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Arts Culture Catawba | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ouright Youth Catawba Valley | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Western Piedmont Symphony | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hickory Community Theatre | General and unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation | General and unrestricted - high performance leader | $15,000 |
| Centro Latino | General and unrestricted - summer learning | $15,000 |
| Council on Adolescents of Catawba County | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Caldwell Halfway House Inc | General and unrestricted - nourishing recovery | $12,000 |
| Ashure Ministry Inc | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catawba Valley Young Life | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hickory Soup Kitchen Inc | General and unrestricted - family christmas dinner food cards | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | General and unrestricted - transporation upgrade for recovery housing | $9,000 |
| Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts | General and unrestricted | $7,500 |
| James C Harper School of Performing Arts | General and unrestricted - scholarships for the underserved | $7,500 |
| Family Care Center | General and unrestricted | $6,500 |
| NC Long View Lions Foundation | General and unrestricted - vision after helene disaster relief | $4,000 |
| Family Enterprise USA | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Angela B Simmons
- Deborah B Looper
- Donna B Malone
- Jeffery W Behmer
- Beau A Simmons
- Grace B Simmons
Questions people ask
Does TSH Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TSH Charitable Foundation give?
$911,813 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs TSH Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Angela B Simmons (President), Deborah B Looper (Vice President), Donna B Malone (Treasurer) and Jeffery W Behmer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does TSH Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.