Choicedata Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Choicedata Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $217,188 and the largest $261,200. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$217,188
- Largest grant$261,200
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.1 million | 6 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 5 | $25.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 6 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
Choicedata 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.
What Choicedata Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $124,404 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $261,200 |
| Tnachieves | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Center | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $234,375 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $190,121 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | To use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.to use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose.to use the funds from this award only for the designated charitable purpose. | $124,404 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan M Bechtol
- Gerald D Daves
- Bob Dixon
- John W Holden Jr
- Timothy M McLemore
- Tim Williams
Questions people ask
Does Choicedata Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Choicedata Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $217,188.
Who runs Choicedata Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan M Bechtol (Director, President/Ceo), Gerald D Daves (Director), Bob Dixon (Director) and John W Holden Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Choicedata Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.