Grandview Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grandview Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$144,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,600 | 18 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $144,000 | 15 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Grandview 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 Grandview Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $85,500 |
| New York | 1 | $24,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $13,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Myriad USA | General charitable support | $24,000 |
| Peacehaven Community Farm | General charitable support | $13,000 |
| Men of Valor | General charitable support | $10,500 |
| Reflection Riding | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Waterways | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Boyce Ansley School | General charitable support | $8,000 |
| Mandarins of Sacramento | General charitable support | $5,500 |
| Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti | General charitable support | $3,000 |
| D C Diaper Bank | General charitable support | $3,000 |
| Rewire | Religious purposes | $3,000 |
| Sprout Nola | General charitable support | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Religious purposes | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Paden North
- Thomas C Paden
- Carter N Paden III
- Robert M Paden Sr
- Mary Lang McDade
- Margaret Hood Paden
- Mia Wybenga Paden
Questions people ask
Does Grandview Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grandview Foundation Inc give?
$144,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Grandview Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dean Paden North (President), Thomas C Paden (Vice President), Carter N Paden III (Secretary/Treasurer) and Robert M Paden Sr (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Grandview Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.