The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $264,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $39,000. 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$264,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $288,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $288,000 | 33 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $264,000 | 31 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
The Cartinhour-Woods 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 The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 26 | $210,500 |
| New York | 1 | $32,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's - Sewanee School | Annual fund | $39,000 |
| Born This Way Foundation | Operating funds | $32,000 |
| Good Shepherd Church | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Seton Foundation | Operating funds | $18,000 |
| South Cumberland Community Fund | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| University of the South | University relations | $15,000 |
| Sewanee Parent Organization | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Stephens and St Agnes School | Scholarship fund and annual fund | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Operating funds | $8,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Operating funds | $8,000 |
| Oz Arts Inc | Operating funds | $5,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| CUL2VATE | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| South Cumberland Community Clinic | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Operating funds | $4,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Frist Museum | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Kevin a clauson memorial pharmacy scholarship | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Sewanee | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Kidney Foundation | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Kidizenship | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Folks at Home | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Patriot Foundation | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Strick's Gift | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| The Family Center | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen L Woods
- Margaret C Woods
- Caroline T Woods
- Cecil W van Devender
- Benjamin J Polansky
- William G Denkler
Questions people ask
Does The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc give?
$264,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen L Woods (President & Trustee), Margaret C Woods (Chairman & Trustee), Caroline T Woods (Vice President & Trustee) and Cecil W van Devender (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.