Sharpe Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sharpe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $469,696 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $259,989. 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$469,696
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$259,989
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,505 the year before.
46% 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 | $49,505 | 23 | $847,616 |
| 2024 | $49,505 | 25 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $469,696 | 44 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Sharpe Family 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 Sharpe Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 41 | $454,696 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Generosity Trust | Program assistance | $259,989 |
| New Union Baptist Church | Program assistance | $15,000 |
| The Exceptional Bean | Program assistance | $15,000 |
| North River Methodist Church | Program assistance | $15,000 |
| Camp Horizon | Program assist | $13,500 |
| Onpoint | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| Kelcurt Foundation | Program assistance | $8,805 |
| Rhea County Isaiah House | Program assistance | $8,000 |
| Renew A Nation | Program assistance | $7,000 |
| Boyd Buchanan School | Program assistance | $6,000 |
| GPS Impact Fund | Program assistance | $6,000 |
| Camp Lookout | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Troops | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| RC3 | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| The 247 Movement | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Bible in the Schools | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Whitwell Baptist Church | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| My Place Together | Program assistance | $4,902 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Program assistance | $4,000 |
| Bright School | Program assistance | $4,000 |
| Kidney Foundation | Program assistance | $4,000 |
| Rhea County Beekeepers Assoc | Program assistance | $4,000 |
| Rhea County Gideons | Program assistance | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Program assistance | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region | Program assistance | $3,000 |
| Rhea County Fair | Program assistance | $3,000 |
| Rhea of Sunshine | Program assistance | $3,000 |
| Skyuka Hall | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Central High School Reading Program | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Burks UMC | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Chattanooga Heart Association | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Clyde W Roddy Public Library | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Hixson Gideon's | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Rhea County High School Cheer | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Hixson YMCA | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| TN Wildlife Federation | Program assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Sharpe
- Larry Sharpe
- J Richard Sharpe
Questions people ask
Does Sharpe Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharpe Family Foundation Inc give?
$469,696 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Sharpe Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Sharpe (Chairman), Larry Sharpe (Treasurer) and J Richard Sharpe (Vice Chairman).
What does Sharpe Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.