Hamilton County Schools Foundation
The Hamilton County Schools Foundation's mission is to support educational opportunities and excellence for ALL students through the effective mobilization of resources, relationships, and innovation. Together with the community, we advocate for great public schools and help secure the resources that our students need to be successful.
Hamilton County Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Hamilton County Schools Foundation gave $141K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $141K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $140,688
- -72.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $140,688
- +10.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $140,688
- Total assets
- $339,953
- +131.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hamilton County Schools Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Cynthia Blakemore Servant Leader Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hamilton County Schools Foundation
Who Hamilton County Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hamilton County Department of Education ($141K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $508K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Department of Education Chattanooga, TN | Care Closets - $24,000, Direct Support to Schools -$17,734, Reimbursement for salary and benefits -$78,229, Direct support to HCS -$20,725, | $140,688 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $339,953 | $432,711 | $239,310 | $140,688 | 1 |
| 2022 | $147,184 | $512,171 | $573,593 | $508,222 | 4 |
| 2021 | $208,606 | $416,809 | $208,203 | $175,872 | 1 |
About Hamilton County Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $340K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $141K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is led by Todd Womack, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Todd Womack
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Althea Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arie Veltenaar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Sexton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Eaves
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kilbride
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Zabel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James McKissic
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Robertson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Stewart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dalya Qualls White
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martina Harris
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Freeman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Goldberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Fogleman
Chair Emeritus
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Martha Harris (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bryan Johnson (2021) — Director
- Former: Christy Gillenwater (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Lennon (2021) — Director
- Former: Marcus Shaw (2021) — Director
- Former: Nakia Towns (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Hamilton County Schools Foundation
How much does Hamilton County Schools Foundation give each year?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation gave $141K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $508K across 4 grants.
How large is Hamilton County Schools Foundation?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation reported $340K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $433K.
What is Hamilton County Schools Foundation?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $340K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Hamilton County Schools Foundation operate?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Hamilton County Schools Foundation's EIN?
Hamilton County Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2766414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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