Dugan Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dugan Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $331,855 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $9,218 and the largest $110,618. 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$331,855
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$9,218
- Largest grant$110,618
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,839 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,284 | 19 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $226,839 | 19 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $331,855 | 19 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Dugan Charitable Trust 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 Dugan Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $147,491 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $36,873 |
| Missouri | 2 | $27,655 |
| California | 1 | $18,437 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,437 |
| Florida | 2 | $18,436 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $18,436 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,218 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,218 |
| New York | 1 | $9,218 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocoee Regional Cancer Foundation | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $110,618 |
| Cato Institute | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Lee University | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Loyola Hugh School of Los Angeles | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Saint Louis University | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,436 |
| Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Easterseals | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| March of Dimes | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| National Right to Life | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| The Heritage Foundation | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| The Salvation Army | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
Officers and trustees
- Pendleton Square Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Dugan Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dugan Charitable Trust give?
$331,855 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $9,218.
Who runs Dugan Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Pendleton Square Trust Company (Bank Trustee).
What does Dugan Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and veterans.