Hart Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Hart Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,100
- Assets$157,433
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4,000 the year before.
93% of its 2024 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 | $4,000 | 2 | $134,477 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 15 | $157,433 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carolyn R Hart 2620 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 227-4808, linarhart@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Detailed letter with irc section 501(c)(3) exemption attached |
| Restrictions | Contributions restricted to approved irc sec 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Hart Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $3,200 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,100 |
| New York | 3 | $1,800 |
| Alabama | 2 | $1,600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Disaster Assistance | Disaster relief | $2,100 |
| Columbia Theological Seminary | Education | $1,500 |
| New Providence Presbyterian Church | Church ministry | $1,100 |
| Living Waters for the World | Clean water ministry | $1,100 |
| Moores Mill Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Volunteer fire & rescue | $1,100 |
| Eblen Charities | Disaster relief | $1,100 |
| Beloved Asheville | Social support services | $1,000 |
| Upper Saranac Lake Foundation | Nature preservation | $1,000 |
| The Speech & Hearing Center | Hearing & speech illness & disability | $500 |
| Hope House | Student ministry support | $500 |
| Mercy Care | Healthcare | $500 |
| Historic Saranac Lake Museum | Museum | $500 |
| Huntsville Public Library | Community support & education | $500 |
| Tupper Arts Center | Community engagement | $300 |
| American Heart Association | Medical research | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn R Hart
- Deborah J Love
- Charles T Hart
- Sarah A Hart
Questions people ask
Does Hart Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hart Charitable Trust give?
$13,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hart Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn R Hart (Chairman), Deborah J Love (Vice President), Charles T Hart (Secretary & Treasurer) and Sarah A Hart (Director).
What does Hart Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.