Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation
The Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Established in 1962 and tax-exempt since November 1965, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$280K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
72
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable purposes without specifying particular subject areas. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Major Cities: Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, and various smaller communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,794,784–$3,818,698
- Total Revenue: $303,764
- Total Expenses: $326,259
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investments: $3.3 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,818,698 | $3,794,784 | $3,817,279 |
| Revenue | $350,950 | $303,764 | $259,776 |
| Expenses | $327,036 | $326,259 | $325,250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $300,242 | $298,944 | $298,337 |
| Net Investment Income | $328,172 | $280,843 | $237,817 |
| Distributable Amount | $312,377 | $296,095 | $283,540 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John L. Hutcheson IV – Trustee (serves without compensation)
- Hazel H. Bell – Board member (serves without compensation)
- John Banks – Board member (serves without compensation)
- Theodore M. Hutcheson Jr. – Board member (serves without compensation)
The foundation operates with zero employees, relying on its board of unpaid trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L HUTCHESON IV | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HAZEL H BELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN BANKS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| THEODORE M HUTCHESON JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1237 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419-1531
Telephone: 423-821-6193
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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