Hohenberg Charity Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hohenberg Charity Trust is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $56,500. 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$216,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$56,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $140,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $216,500 | 11 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Hohenberg Charity Trust 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 Hohenberg Charity Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 11 | $216,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Support for the operations of the memphis jewish foundations | $56,500 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Support for the operations of the university of memphis foundations | $50,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble School | Support for the operations of new ballet ensemble school | $25,000 |
| University of Memphis Band Enrichment Fund | Support for the oerations of the university of memphis band enrichment fund | $20,000 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Support for the operations of the mid south food bank | $10,000 |
| Christian Brothers University | Support for the operations of christian brothers university | $10,000 |
| Regional One Foundation | Support for the operations of the regional one foundation | $10,000 |
| Prizm Ensemble | Support for the operations of the prizm ensemble | $10,000 |
| Mifa | Support for the operations of the mifa | $10,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Support for the operations of the soulsville foundation | $10,000 |
| Church Health Center | Support for the operations of the church health center | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Hohenberg
- E Elkan Scheidt
- Susan Arney
- Helen Gronauer
- Juliet Hohenberg Wischmeyer
Questions people ask
Does Hohenberg Charity Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hohenberg Charity Trust give?
$216,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hohenberg Charity Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Hohenberg (Trustee As Needed), E Elkan Scheidt (Trustee As Needed), Susan Arney (Trustee As Needed) and Helen Gronauer (Trustee As Needed) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hohenberg Charity Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.