Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $85,000 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,658 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Hobson-Wood 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 Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $80,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ears Festival | Support Educational artist residencies and youth engagement activities in 2026 and 2027 | $25,000 |
| YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley | Keys of Hope Women's Program | $25,000 |
| Family Promise | Emergency Shelter | $10,000 |
| Bijou Theatre | Imagination Series | $7,500 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame University | ND Rugby | $5,000 |
| Knox Jazz Orchestra | Youth Orchestra | $3,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | $2,500 |
| Young Lives Division 1705 | Programming needs | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley - Knox County | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Wood
- J Daniel Pressley
- Tammy Kaousias
- Michael McClamroch
Questions people ask
Does Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Wood (President), J Daniel Pressley (Treasurer), Tammy Kaousias (Secretary) and Michael McClamroch (Board of Directors).
What does Hobson-Wood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.