Hohenberg Charity Trust
Hohenberg Charity Trust is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $216,500, all to recipients in Tennessee, including organizations in Memphis.
Hohenberg Charity Trust at a glance
In short: Hohenberg Charity Trust gave $217K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Tennessee. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,500
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,682
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,938,141
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hohenberg Charity Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5100 Wheelis Drive Ste 106, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 937-3820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hohenberg Charity Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memphis Jewish Federation ($57K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 53 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee. The listed 2024 recipients are in Memphis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hohenberg Charity Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2023) to $218K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of the memphis jewish foundations | $56,500 |
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of the university of memphis foundations | $50,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble School Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of new ballet ensemble school | $25,000 |
| University of Memphis Band Enrichment Fund Memphis, TN | Support for the oerations of the university of memphis band enrichment fund | $20,000 |
| Mid South Food Bank Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of the mid south food bank | $10,000 |
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | Support for the Operations of Christian Brothers University | $10,000 |
| Regional One Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for the operations of the regional one foundation | $10,000 |
| Prizm Ensemble Memphis, TN | Support for the Operations of the Prizm Ensemble | $10,000 |
| Mifa Memphis, TN | Support for the Operations of the Mifa | $10,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation Memphis, TN | Support for the Operations of the Soulsville Foundation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,938,141 | $183,187 | $231,664 | $216,500 | 11 | $216,500 | $170,391 | $125,172 |
| 2023 | $1,983,025 | $54,475 | $161,156 | $140,000 | 9 | $140,000 | $38,919 | $113,830 |
| 2022 | $2,089,706 | $129,613 | $239,419 | $218,000 | 14 | $218,000 | $113,794 | $119,602 |
| 2021 | $2,198,657 | $349,293 | $187,724 | $155,000 | 11 | $155,000 | $331,175 | $135,001 |
| 2020 | $2,037,088 | $220,150 | $187,131 | $170,000 | 8 | — | $203,019 | $117,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hohenberg Charity Trust reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including the Memphis Jewish Federation, the University of Memphis Foundation, arts and education organizations, and social-service and health organizations. The grant purposes listed in the filing describe support for the recipients’ operations.
The Memphis Jewish Federation describes its mission as serving as a central fundraising and allocation agency for Jewish activities in the Memphis metropolitan area and promoting harmony and good relations among Jewish and wider communities. The University of Memphis Foundation says it accepts, manages, and disburses private support to the university. The Soulsville Foundation says it works to preserve the cultural legacy of Stax Records, empower youth, and inspire future artists; PRIZM Ensemble says it builds diverse community through chamber music education, youth development, and performance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $216,500 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $56,500, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $56,500 to the Memphis Jewish Federation and $50,000 to the University of Memphis Foundation. Other grants included $25,000 to New Ballet Ensemble School, $20,000 to the University of Memphis Band Enrichment Fund, and $10,000 each to Mid South Food Bank, Christian Brothers University, Regional One Foundation, PRIZM Ensemble, MIFA, and Soulsville Foundation. Church Health Center received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Hohenberg, E Elkan Scheidt, Susan Arney, Helen Gronauer, and Juliet Hohenberg Wischmeyer as trustees.
Hohenberg Charity Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Hohenberg
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
E. Elkan Scheidt
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Gronauer
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Juliet Hohenberg Wischmeyer
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Arney
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hohenberg Charity Trust
How much does Hohenberg Charity Trust give each year?
Hohenberg Charity Trust gave $217K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 9 grants.
What is Hohenberg Charity Trust's typical grant size?
Hohenberg Charity Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,682, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hohenberg Charity Trust give grants?
Hohenberg Charity Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (11 grants).
Does Hohenberg Charity Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hohenberg Charity Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hohenberg Charity Trust's largest grantees?
Hohenberg Charity Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Memphis Jewish Federation ($56,500), University of Memphis Foundation ($50,000) and New Ballet Ensemble School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hohenberg Charity Trust?
Hohenberg Charity Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hohenberg Charity Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including the Memphis Jewish Federation, the University of Memphis Foundation, arts and education organizations, and social-service and health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hohenberg Charity Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hohenberg Charity Trust's EIN?
Hohenberg Charity Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6036168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hohenberg Charity Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hohenberg Charity Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hohenberg-charity-trust-morg_4e088461387a4433a76358343d905eda
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