Benwood Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Benwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 117 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants117
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.4 million the year before.
35% 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 | $5.4 million | 100 | $105 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 117 | $104 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Sarah Morgan 736 Market St Suite 1600, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 267-4311 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a brief two-page letter. The letter should include a description of the project or purpose, budget information, an IRS letter of determination, and a listing of officers and board of directors. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Benwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 109 | $7.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $131,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,920 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | Housing & neighborhood strategies | $1.0 million |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | Montague park planning | $650,000 |
| Chattanooga Housing Authority | Westside evolves | $500,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga 2.0 general operating support | $280,000 |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | Central civic district plan | $275,000 |
| Urban League of Chattanooga | General operating support/capacity building | $250,000 |
| Colab | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga future fund | $200,000 |
| Purpose Point Community Resource Center | Expansion of early learning | $200,000 |
| River City Company | Design development of the riverfront parks plan | $200,000 |
| TN Score | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Young Womens Leadership Academy Foundation Inc | Steam integration, sel, and capacity building support for | $200,000 |
| Artsbuild | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Reimagining the community college experience - seamless | $150,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Bluesky institute scholarships | $150,000 |
| Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| American Association of Blacks in Energy Chattanooga Chapter | Energy & telecommunications industries-southeast lineman training center | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | Emma wheeler club & great futures | $125,000 |
| La Paz Chattanooga | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Launch Chattanooga | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Fabfolio | $125,000 |
| Chattanooga Design Studio | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Capital support & general operating | $100,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga 2.0 literacy proof point pilot | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Sankofa fund | $100,000 |
| Launch Chattanooga | Acquisition of kitchen incubator building | $100,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood Home | Endowment support | $100,000 |
| Rise Chattanoogajazzanooga | Operating support & levitt series | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | The field | $81,000 |
| Chattanooga Community Schools Inc | Launch of bilingual school | $75,000 |
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | Executive search & transition | $75,000 |
| Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga Inc | National park city celebration | $75,000 |
| Greenspaces | Green prix & build it green community events | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Affordable housing project on shallowford road | $75,000 |
| Proof Programs | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Support of ongoing partnership with hamilton county schools | $75,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Alton park connector trail to clifton hills | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Crei fund | $66,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Habitat home repair | $65,000 |
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera | Restructuring plan | $55,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul K Brock Jr
- Ken Jones
- Sarah Morgan
- Valoria Armstrong
- Elaine Swafford
- Stephen Culp
- Eric Fuller
- Todd Womack
Questions people ask
Does Benwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benwood Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 117 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Benwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul K Brock Jr (Trustee), Ken Jones (Trustee), Sarah Morgan (President) and Valoria Armstrong (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Benwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, housing and homelessness and education.