Hello in There Foundation
Hello in There Foundation is a public charity based in Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2021, it organizes programs and makes grants to organizations supporting people who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise forgotten.
Hello in There Foundation at a glance
In short: Hello in There Foundation gave $169K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,250
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,283
- -45.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $432,044
- +55.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hello in There Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 327 Elberta Street, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: (615) 476-8006
Website: https://thehellointherefoundation.or
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hello in There Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Building Lives Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. By recipient state, Tennessee received 35%, Florida 30%, Washington, DC 12%, Kentucky 7%, and North Carolina 6% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hello in There Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $399K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Lives Foundation Franklin, TN | — | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Tampa, FL | — | $20,000 |
| First Contact Clearwater, FL | — | $17,500 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | — | $12,500 |
| Equal Plates Project Wegiveashare Asheville, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Nashville Food Project Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Mid TN Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Operation Encore Jamestown, RI | — | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $432,044 | $616,979 | $468,217 | $169,250 | 15 | $74 |
| 2024 | $278,576 | $552,105 | $537,790 | $267,500 | 13 | — |
| 2023 | $264,261 | $489,312 | $512,958 | $399,415 | 18 | — |
| 2022 | $287,907 | $607,906 | $355,970 | $237,500 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $35,971 | $124,598 | $88,627 | $60,000 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is to organize programs and make grants to organizations that support those who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise forgotten.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate support for a range of organizations. Building Lives Foundation describes its mission as providing care and practical assistance to veterans. Thistle Farms says it helps women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. The Nashville Food Project works to alleviate hunger and advance a more just and sustainable food system, while Operation Stand Down Tennessee serves military veterans and their families. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $169,250. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $20,000 each to Building Lives Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa in Tampa, Florida; $17,500 to First Contact in Clearwater, Florida; and $12,500 to Feeding Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Equal Plates Project WeGiveAShare, Operation Stand Down Tennessee, Nashville Food Project, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Operation Encore, World Central Kitchen, and Thistle Farms.
The filing says grantees must agree to grant conditions. They must report if funds are not spent within 12 months, cannot be spent according to the award letter, or need to be re-appropriated for another purpose. Grantees may not use funds for political purposes or lobbying. Updates during the grant period are encouraged but not required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fiona Whelan Prine as president, Jody Whelan as treasurer, Kelly McCartney as secretary, and Ruby Amanfu and Megan Barry as board members.
Hello in There Foundation is led by Fiona Whelan Prine, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fiona Whelan Prine
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Whelan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly McCartney
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Amanfu
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Barry
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jack Prine (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Gauthier (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Fiona Whelanprine (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hello in There Foundation
How much does Hello in There Foundation give each year?
Hello in There Foundation gave $169K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $268K across 13 grants.
What is Hello in There Foundation's typical grant size?
Hello in There Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,283, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hello in There Foundation give grants?
Hello in There Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (4 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Hello in There Foundation's largest grantees?
Hello in There Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Building Lives Foundation ($20,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa ($20,000) and World Central Kitchen ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hello in There Foundation?
Hello in There Foundation reported $432K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $617K.
What does Hello in There Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is to organize programs and make grants to organizations that support those who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise forgotten. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hello in There Foundation?
Hello in There Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thehellointherefoundation.or for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hello in There Foundation's EIN?
Hello in There Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0819580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hello in There Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hello-in-there-foundation-morg_3d558d9c1fd1400682f06d69346f116f
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