Aspire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aspire Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. 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$500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$106 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $81.5 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $91.2 million |
| 2024 | $500 | 1 | $106 million |
How to apply
Aspire 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 Aspire Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young-Williams Animal Center | Animal welfare | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Hollingsworth Jr
- Amanda Fritts
- Mike Wallace
- Lauren Nicole Hollingsworth
- Robert Baird
- Richard S Matlock
- Brenda S Starwalt
- Jim Hollingsworth
- Carol Evans
- Michael Farley
- Paula McQueen
- Jamie L Burns
- Nicholas A Smiddy
Questions people ask
Does Aspire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aspire Foundation give?
$500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Aspire Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph A Hollingsworth Jr (President/ B), Amanda Fritts (Sec./Advisor), Mike Wallace (Exec Directo) and Lauren Nicole Hollingsworth (Board Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Aspire Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.