Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Paris, TN EIN: 23-7044756

Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Paris, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $681K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $19K.

Key facts about Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc

EIN: 23-7044756
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $26,700
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $3,814
Median grant: $2,400
Total assets: $680,509
Primary geography: Tennessee (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Tennessee (75%), Kentucky (19%) and North Carolina (5%). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).

How Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$681K

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

+6.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+6.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $20K (75%)

Kentucky $5K (19%)

North Carolina $1K (5%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee

Cities

JacksonMartinKnoxvilleMurrayClarksvilleMemphisMilanNashvilleCookevilleHigh PointMckenzieMurfreesboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$680,509	$686,877	$708,170
Revenue	$18,903	$5,138	$8,645
Expenses	$27,971	$26,431	$32,360
Qualifying Distributions	$26,900	$25,200	$26,500
Net Investment Income	$18,903	$5,138	$4,174
Distributable Amount	$32,963	$31,560	$33,631

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

32 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Tennessee at Martin ($11,300), Murray State University ($5,200), University of Tennessee at Knoxvill ($4,400).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN Martin, TN	SCHOLARSHIP	$11,300
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Murray, KY	SCHOLARSHIP	$5,200
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILL Knoxville, TN	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,400
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY Clarksville, TN	SCHOLORSHIP	$2,400
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY High Point, NC	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,400
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Memphis, TN	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,000
ARNOLD'S BEAUTY SCHOOL Milan, TN	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dr Michelle Webb	Pres./Direct	—	—
Andy Collins	Sec/Treas/Di	—	—
Randy Stephens	Director	—	—
Charles Wilson	Director	—	—
Thomas Beasley	Director	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc holds $681K in total assets with $19K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $27K in 2024.

Where does Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc operate?

Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee.

What size grants does Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc's EIN?

Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.