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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Hearn Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $217K across 38 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$217K
2025
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
37%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Vicki Joan Hearn Horne
Board Member
H
Holly Hearn Whaley
Board Member
V
Vicki Hearn Horne
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $217 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Nashville Wine Auction, Nashville Symphony Association, and NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
HEARN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.