Generous Hearts Foundation
Generous Hearts Foundation is a private foundation, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K.
Generous Hearts Foundation at a glance
In short: Generous Hearts Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,045
- +170.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,523
- +35.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $13,523
- Total assets
- $29,227
- +285.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Generous Hearts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Tijuana Christian Mission 501c3 ($25K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $27K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana Christian Mission 501c3 San Ysidro, CA | Construction of Battered Women's Shelter | $25,000 |
| River of God Congregation | Food Boxes for Middle East Refugees | $2,045 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,227 | $51,078 | $29,441 | $27,045 | 2 | $189,315 |
| 2021 | $7,590 | $18,397 | $10,807 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,807 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Generous Hearts Foundation is led by John C Winters, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John C Winters
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica M Hathaway
Vice President Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Generous Hearts Foundation
How much does Generous Hearts Foundation give each year?
Generous Hearts Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Generous Hearts Foundation?
Generous Hearts Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51K.
Where does Generous Hearts Foundation operate?
Generous Hearts Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Generous Hearts Foundation's EIN?
Generous Hearts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4648592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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