C&b Hearn Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
C&b Hearn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,255 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,625 and the largest $50,000. 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$79,255
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,625
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$421,844
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,250 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $26,255 | 6 | $496,579 |
| 2024 | $84,250 | 8 | $458,923 |
| 2025 | $79,255 | 6 | $421,844 |
How to apply
C&b Hearn Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $76,250 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,005 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Symphony Endowment | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hope Station | General operations | $10,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education | General operations | $6,250 |
| Nashville Food Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms | General operations | $5,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | General operations | $3,005 |
Officers and trustees
- Ashley Horne Herring
- Charmion Gustke Hearn
Questions people ask
Does C&b Hearn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C&b Hearn Foundation Inc give?
$79,255 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,625.
Who runs C&b Hearn Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ashley Horne Herring (Secretary) and Charmion Gustke Hearn (President).