Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,518,988 (contributions, gifts, grants paid in tax year 2023 from 990-PF)
- Geographic Focus: Greater Chattanooga, Tennessee area
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (trustees meet three times per year)
- Number of Grants: 82 grants in tax year 2023
- Average Grant: Approximately $18,500 (based on 2023 990-PF data: $1,518,988 across 82 grants)
- Total Assets: $22,051,482 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.wfosbornefoundation.org
- Phone: 423-267-0931
- Address: 100 West ML King Boulevard, Suite 210, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Funding Priorities
- Religious and benevolent charities
- Programmes addressing homelessness and fostering hope
- Programmes helping youth and adults with disabilities develop independence, confidence, and fitness
- Early childhood education initiatives
- Community services
- Education
- Arts
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Debt reduction
- Political causes
- For-profit organisations
- Grantees outside the Greater Chattanooga area
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation uses an online application system. First-time applicants must create a user ID and password before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). After reviewing the LOI, if it fits within the trustees' guidelines, applicants receive an email to proceed to the full application.
The trustees meet three times each year to consider grant requests. Organisations may only apply once during a 12-month period. The foundation's fiscal year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
For multi-year grants, interim reports are required at least annually before subsequent years' funding can be made. Grantees must agree to refund any unused portion of a grant not used for the stated purpose.
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