W&h Foundation
Preselected recipients only
W&h Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$35.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 43 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
W&h 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 W&h Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $1.5 million |
| Tennessee | 13 | $205,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Academy | General operating support | $1.4 million |
| Young Life | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Soar Youth Ministries | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Tuskegee Next Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Well Summit Co | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Dream Centers | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Serge Global Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Cosilove You | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Governor William Blount Mansion Assn | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Langham Partnership USA Inc NFP | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Field School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Heritage Girls | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Navigators | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Trail Life USA Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Dale House Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Sancutuary Church | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Family Life Services | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| East Tennessee Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Old Gray Cemetery | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sertoma Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Merri-Mac Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| For Girls Like You | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Valley Retreat Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fostering Hope Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hope and Home | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Centro de la Familia | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Haslam Jr
- Hannah J Haslam
- Jennifer Oswalt
Questions people ask
Does W&h Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W&h Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs W&h Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William E Haslam Jr (Director), Hannah J Haslam (Director) and Jennifer Oswalt (Treasurer).
What does W&h Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.