Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation is a private foundation in Clinton, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,066 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. 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$9,066
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$270,811
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,285 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $36,482 |
| 2024 | $12,285 | 6 | $120,477 |
| 2025 | $9,066 | 9 | $270,811 |
How to apply
Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial 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 Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $9,066 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Williams Animal Center | Aid to ending pet homelessness | $2,000 |
| Clinton High School | To aid in athletic programs | $1,966 |
| Individual | Aid to individuals in need | $1,500 |
| Individual | Co starter grant to further business | $1,500 |
| Individual | Co starter grant to further business | $1,500 |
| Individual | Boot camp grant to further business | $150 |
| 865 Fishing LLC | Boot camp grant to further business | $150 |
| The Pearl Foundation | Boot camp grant to further business | $150 |
| Individual | Boot camp grant to further business | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Hollingsworth Jr
- Amanda Fritts
- Mike Wallace
- Lauren Hollingsworth
- Richard S Matlock
- Brenda Starwalt
- Jim Hollingsworth
- Callie Archer
- Dalton Maddox
- Jamie Burns
- Paula McQueen
- Patricia Baird
- John King
Questions people ask
Does Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation give?
$9,066 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph A Hollingsworth Jr (President), Amanda Fritts (Secretary), Mike Wallace (Exec. Direct) and Lauren Hollingsworth (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Hollingsworth Entrepreneurial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.