HW Durham Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
HW Durham Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $474,545 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$474,545
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,110 the year before.
65% 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 | $340,650 | 16 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $377,110 | 20 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $474,545 | 23 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Caitlyn Cooper 413 Wanda Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 626-6264, catcooperhwdf@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter of intent outlining idea, purpose and organization description. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to benefit the elderly primarily in memphis, Tennessee and the mid-south (including west Tennessee, northeast Arkansas & northwest Mississippi). Some exeptions exist for projects of national significance that could be replicated in the local area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What HW Durham Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 21 | $414,045 |
| Ohio | 1 | $60,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 901 Petals of Purpose | Providing flowers to spread joy and inspire kindness | $60,000 |
| United Church Homes | Support for community housing needs | $60,000 |
| Church Health Center | Medical care for seniors | $35,500 |
| Creative Aging Memphis | Senior arts | $33,031 |
| Forward Memphis | Financial counseling | $30,316 |
| Community Legal Center | Legal services | $30,000 |
| Mifa | Support for families and seniors | $30,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum | Support for access to the arts | $25,850 |
| Habitat for Humanity Jackson TN | Support for community housing | $25,000 |
| Pet Compassion Center | Support for shelter animals | $25,000 |
| Regional Inter-Faith Association | Support for community building | $22,970 |
| Catholic Charities | Community support services | $15,000 |
| Dyer County Office on Aging | Support for seniors | $15,000 |
| Spay Memphis | Support for spay and neuter services | $15,000 |
| Page Robbins | Support for seniors | $12,500 |
| Porter Leath | Support for children | $10,000 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden | Support for the environment | $8,000 |
| Memphis Library Foundation | Support for library operations | $7,378 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary | Support for religious education | $5,000 |
| Southern Reins | Support for equine therapy | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist Church | Support for church operations | $2,500 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Support for access to food | $1,000 |
| Baddour Center | Support for adults with special needs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Cooper
- Jenks E McCrory
- John B Coleman Jr
- Kaye D Brooksbank
- Justin Taylor
- Frank Carney
- J J Doughtie
- Linda Nichols
- Katie Midgley
- Caitlyn Cooper
- Erich Durham
Questions people ask
Does HW Durham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does HW Durham Foundation Inc give?
$474,545 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs HW Durham Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Cooper (Executive Director), Jenks E McCrory (President), John B Coleman Jr (Vice President) and Kaye D Brooksbank (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does HW Durham Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, seniors and housing and homelessness.