Hearts of the South Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hearts of the South Family Foundation is a private foundation in Whites Creek, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,600 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$24,600
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$536,694
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $24,600 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 | $28,000 | 17 | $461,962 |
| 2024 | $24,600 | 14 | $495,339 |
| 2025 | $24,600 | 14 | $536,694 |
How to apply
Hearts of the South Family Foundation 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 Hearts of the South Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | $22,600 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery Community Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Goodpasture Christian School | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| The King's Daughters Child Dev Ctr | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| March of Dimes | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Christian Cooperative Ministry | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Matthew Walker Comp Health Ctr Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Nashville | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Unrestricited | $600 |
| Decisions Choices & Options | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Odom Massey
- Nathan N Massey Jr
- Mallory Pace Judkins
Questions people ask
Does Hearts of the South Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hearts of the South Family Foundation give?
$24,600 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hearts of the South Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Odom Massey (Trustee), Nathan N Massey Jr (Trustee) and Mallory Pace Judkins (Trustee).
What does Hearts of the South Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.