John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust
The John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust gave $714K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $714,388
- +65.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,944
- +50.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,464
- Total assets
- $3,986,511
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 48, Chattanooga, TN 37401
Phone: (423) 490-8390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Peay State University ($506K). Together the top 10 received $713K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 26 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 14% to recipients in Georgia, and 4% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 4663% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $714K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $714K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | To Support the Mission of the University. | $505,924 |
| Our Lady of the Mount Lookout Mountain, GA | To Support the Mission of the Church. | $100,000 |
| First Centenary United Methodist Chattanooga, TN | To Support the Mission of the Church. | $25,000 |
| Saint Michael the Arch Angel McKinney, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church. | $25,000 |
| Chatholic Foundation of East Tennessee Knoxville, TN | To Support the Mission of the Church. | $25,000 |
| Chattanooga Humane Educational Society Chattanooga, TN | To Support the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society | $17,464 |
| Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti Chattanooga, TN | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| The American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Chattaneuter Spay and Neuter Clinic Chattanooga, TN | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $4,000 |
| EPB Chattanooga, TN | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,986,511 | $80,585 | $738,473 | $714,388 | 11 | $731,075 | $80,878 | $436,191 |
| 2024 | $4,190,909 | $1,119,669 | $451,296 | $431,000 | 10 | $447,379 | $372,261 | $363,109 |
| 2023 | $4,875,236 | $3,215,455 | $202,411 | $190,500 | 4 | $190,500 | $164,064 | $165,620 |
| 2022 | $3,466,770 | $954,696 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $303,044 | $134,176 |
| 2021 | $2,950,152 | $2,950,152 | — | — | — | — | $1,547 | $1,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $436K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $714,388. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $505,924, with a median of $17,464. The largest grants included $505,924 to Austin Peay State University to support the university’s mission, $100,000 to Our Lady of the Mount to support the church’s mission, and $25,000 each to First Centenary United Methodist, Saint Michael the Arch Angel, and Chatholic Foundation of East Tennessee, each to support the recipient’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John N Foy, Patricia Foy, and Todd Phillips as trustees.
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John N. Foy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patricia Foy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Todd Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust
How much does John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust give each year?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust gave $714K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $431K across 10 grants.
What is John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $17,464, and its average grant was $64,944, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust give grants?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (6 grants).
Does John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization." (5 grants) and "To Support the Mission of the Church." (4 grants).
Who are John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Peay State University ($505,924), Our Lady of the Mount ($100,000) and First Centenary United Methodist ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $731K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's EIN?
John and Trish Foy Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6516049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does John and Trish Foy Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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