The Hand Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Hand Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$45,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$845,273
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,826 the year before.
14% 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 | $37,826 | 24 | $850,893 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 22 | $845,273 |
How to apply
| Contact | Oscar H Brock 100 Scenic Highway Unit 2, Chattanooga, TN 37350 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 413-4309 |
| What to submit | Will be furnished upon request of oscar h. Brock |
What The Hand Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $17,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School of Annapolis | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Track Club | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Unrestricted grant | $3,800 |
| Back Creek Benefits Inc | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hospice | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| The Bernie House | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Southern Lit Alliance | Unrestricted grant | $1,850 |
| Chattanooga Rotary Club | Unrestricted grant | $1,750 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Bank | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Stanford University Development Svcs | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| Girls Preparatory School | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wild Trails | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wutcfm 881 | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Chattanooga State Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura B Doley
- William E Brock IV
- Oscar H Brock
- John Kruesi Brock
Questions people ask
Does The Hand Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hand Foundation Inc give?
$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Hand Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura B Doley (Director), William E Brock IV (Director), Oscar H Brock (Director) and John Kruesi Brock (Director).
What does The Hand Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.