Footprint Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Footprint Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$27.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.2 million | 51 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 51 | $27.9 million |
How to apply
Footprint 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 Footprint Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 42 | $644,525 |
| New York | 2 | $225,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America Inc | To support operations of the Nashville-Chattanooga office for tfa chattanooga corp members | $125,000 |
| Artsbuild | General & Unrestricted | $111,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | For programs and activities supported by the Footprint foundation | $100,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Cradle of Southern Appalachia Fund and Thriving Communities natural treasures | $100,000 |
| The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Chattanoogans in Action for Love Equality and Bene | General & Unrestricted | $72,825 |
| Ella Library | General & Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Arts Foundation | Relief - NC Arts Disaster | $25,000 |
| Southern Smoke Foundation | Emergency Relief for Hurricane Helene | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts | $25,000 |
| Contemporary Performing Arts of Chattanooga Inc | General & Unrestricted | $21,950 |
| Rise Chattanooga | General & Unrestricted | $21,825 |
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chattanooga Neighborhoods Arts Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Chattanooga Racial Equity & Inclusion Fund | $20,000 |
| Purpose Point Community Resource Center Inc | Horton-Keller Trauma Center | $20,000 |
| Rise Chattanooga | City of Creators | $20,000 |
| The A I M Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Inc | The Bethlehem Center General Operations | $20,000 |
| Urban Collective | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Rise Chattanooga | Natural Beautiful Me | $18,750 |
| Trust for Public Land | Welcoming Places, Chattanooga | $16,000 |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,425 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Center for Racial Equity Fund (CREI) | $10,000 |
| Conservation Legacy | Southeast Conservation Corps | $10,000 |
| Stove Works | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| White Oak Bicycle Cooperative | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association | the 'Notes in Nature' event in collaboration with reflection riding | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prep Public Schools | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rise Chattanooga | Little Free Library Book Program | $5,000 |
| The Chattery | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mark Making | Southern Exposure Productions | $3,000 |
| Nooga Diversity Center | Soft Animal | $3,000 |
| B4CK - Binders for Confident Kids | The Seed Theatre | $2,000 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | To support outreach and engagement of communities in need of nature | $2,000 |
| Thrive Regional Partnership Inc | the critical conservation efforts of the Natural Treasures alliance | $2,000 |
| Young Ladies of Power | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Montague
- John P Montague
- Kristina Montague
- L Thomas Montague
- Alfred Smith
- Alice Smith
Questions people ask
Does Footprint Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Footprint Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Footprint Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Montague (Dir), John P Montague (Dir, Treas), Kristina Montague (Dir) and L Thomas Montague (Dir, Sec) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Footprint Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and arts and culture.