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.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Nashville Wine Auction
Nashville, TN
$142.9K
17%

Nashville Symphony Association
Nashville, TN
$109K
13%

NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE INC
Nashville, TN
$60.6K
7%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
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
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.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)