Tennessee Home Builders Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tennessee Home Builders Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $3,500. 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$11,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$17,012
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,700 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $7,500 | 5 | $28,778 |
| 2024 | $13,700 | 8 | $20,620 |
| 2025 | $11,500 | 8 | $17,012 |
How to apply
Tennessee Home Builders 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 Tennessee Home Builders Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Hba of Greater Chattanooga | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Hba of Cental TN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Hba of Greater Knoxville | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Hba of Middle TN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Johnson City Area Hba | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay Cochran
- John Proffitt
- Peaches Searles
- Mark Miesse
- Vicki Schambron
- Seth Billings
- Susan Billings
- Nathan Paul
- Carmen Ryan
- Jon Pointer
Questions people ask
Does Tennessee Home Builders Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tennessee Home Builders Foundation give?
$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Tennessee Home Builders Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clay Cochran (Director), John Proffitt (Director), Peaches Searles (Director) and Mark Miesse (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Tennessee Home Builders Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.