The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd
Accepts applications
The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd is a private foundation in Lebanon, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$199,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $167,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $122,500 | 26 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $167,500 | 30 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $199,500 | 32 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | C Edward Callis Trustee P O Box 218, Lebanon, TN 37088-0218 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 444-6031 |
| What to submit | Written or oral application with proof of 501(c)(3) status |
| Restrictions | No formal limitations, but may not be approved if outside wilson county, tn |
What The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 29 | $195,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Me Day Camp | Provide educational & recreational opportunities to disabled children in wilson county | $20,000 |
| Lebanon Special School District Family Resource Center | Provide food and necessities | $17,000 |
| Wilson County Schools Family Resource Center | Provide for food and necessities | $17,000 |
| Anchor Academy | Affordable tuition structure as a non profit school. | $15,000 |
| Brooks House | Provide shelter and aid to homeless women and children | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Adult Home | In honor of johnny b. | $10,000 |
| Wilson Books From Birth | Provide books for young children in wilson county | $10,000 |
| Wilson County Library System | Support public libraries in wilson county | $10,000 |
| Cedarcroft Home | Provide a home for disadvantaged men | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Faith build to assist wilson county homeowners | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Fumc - Food Pantry | Provide food to neighbors who need food. Emergency food for warren county residents. | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Fumc- Capital Investments Fund | Provide for minisries that are helping the community | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Fumc- Friends of Music | Aims to promoteand support local musicians | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Fumc- Operating Fund | Provide support | $5,000 |
| Men of Valor | Provide support to re-commit prisioners into society | $5,000 |
| Midcumberland Meals on Wheels | Provide meals for vulnerable senior citizens | $5,000 |
| Rehab 23 | Support first responders in wilson county, tn | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Chattanooga | Provide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Nashville | Provide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment | $5,000 |
| Sherry's Hope | Support families hurting because of a cancer diagnosis | $5,000 |
| The History Associates of Wilson County | Support for fessenden house | $5,000 |
| Wilson County Community Help Center | Assist needy families in wilson county | $5,000 |
| Wilson Rides Inc | Providing low cost rides for seniors and others who cannot drive | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | For betty smallwood scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Lebanon Charitable Foundation | Assist children in the community | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mt Juliet | Assist children in the community | $2,000 |
| Lebanon Senior Citizens Center | Provide programs and activities for seniors | $2,000 |
| Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center | Provide programs and activities for seniors | $2,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation | For research to find a cure for ataxia | $2,000 |
| The Nashville Symphony | Provide support for their annual campaign | $1,500 |
| Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis District Foundation | Support college scholarships in ky and tn | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Children's Fund | Assist children around the world | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda H Callis
- C Edward Callis
- Gloria Griffith Maphet
Questions people ask
Does The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd give?
$199,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd?
Its 2025 filing lists Brenda H Callis (Trustee), C Edward Callis (Trustee) and Gloria Griffith Maphet (Trustee).
What does The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.