Just One More Foundation
Just One More Foundation is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It supports individuals who have experienced hardship and organizations serving them, with an emphasis on constructive plans to overcome obstacles and make progress toward goals.
Just One More Foundation at a glance
In short: Just One More Foundation gave $233K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,919
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,470
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $181,899
- +193.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Just One More Foundation
- How to Apply
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Individual applications are submitted through the foundation’s online application. The current application window is closed. The foundation’s website lists February 1–March 31, 2027, as the next application period, with grantees to be notified in May 2027.
- Contact
Application contact: Dakota Shepherd
Mailing address: PO Box 5599, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 403-4022
Email: info@justonemorefoundation.org
Website: https://www.justonemorefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Just One More Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chi Memorial Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($81,245), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For individual grants, the foundation says applicants must reside in the United States and plan to do their work there. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; Tennessee received 37% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 15%, Illinois at 7%, Idaho at 6%, and South Dakota at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Just One More Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $233K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $20,000 |
| St Benedict at Auburndale High School Cordova, TN | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $20,000 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $81,245 |
| Maretta Afraid of Bear Oglala, SD | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $12,780 |
| Denton County Loss Team Denton, TX | Grant to support equal opportunity and second chances to all children. | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $10,000 |
| The Launch Pad Chattanooga, TN | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $7,600 |
| Split Second Foundation New Orleans, LA | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $6,000 |
| Smiles Inc South Pittsburg, TN | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $5,940 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Pocatello, ID | Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances. | $5,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,899 | $556,039 | $436,183 | $232,919 | 36 | $232,919 | $3,987 |
| 2023 | $62,043 | $303,320 | $308,970 | $186,748 | 29 | $189,605 | $4,219 |
| 2022 | $67,693 | $140,849 | $73,156 | $400 | 1 | $14,183 | $1,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Just One More Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to inspire hope and provide opportunity to people who have experienced hardship and to organizations that serve them. Its stated funding priorities are mental health, drug misuse, health challenges, and education. The foundation says it looks for individuals who have made meaningful progress, have a clear plan for continued hard work, and would benefit from support as they pursue goals that ultimately help others. It prefers educational tuition-based grants, including undergraduate, graduate, and training programs.
Among the organizations it funded in 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga says it partners with low-income families to build safe, affordable homes; The Launch Pad says it provides temporary housing for women recovering from substance abuse; and Split Second Foundation says it supports people affected by disabilities through care, resources, education, and advocacy. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involve dental care, beds for children in need, cancer survivor wellness, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $232,919. Grants ranged from $125 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $20,000 each to Chi Memorial Foundation and St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, $7,600 to The Launch Pad, $6,000 to Split Second Foundation, and $5,940 to Smiles Inc. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients.
The foundation’s website describes two funding cycles per year and says individuals may submit one application per cycle. Individual applicants must reside in the United States and plan to do their work there. The application asks for a project summary, reasonable goals and budget, a plan for carrying it out, and where the grant funds should be sent; the foundation says it does not award funds directly to individuals. Grantees must submit a report at the end of the project. Nonprofit grants are currently paused.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Rogers as founder; August Jones as president; William E Clegg III as treasurer; Kaye Stafford as secretary; Daryn Kagan as executive director; Cyndi Weingard as program director; Dakota Shepherd as administrative manager; and Stephanie Esper and Scott Holden as board members.
Just One More Foundation is led by August Jones, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
August Jones
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryn Kagan
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyndi Weingard
Program Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Shepherd
Administrative Manager
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Stafford
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rogers
Founder
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Esper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Clegg III
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Holden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Just One More Foundation
How much does Just One More Foundation give each year?
Just One More Foundation gave $233K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $187K across 29 grants.
What is Just One More Foundation's typical grant size?
Just One More Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,470, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Just One More Foundation give grants?
Just One More Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (15%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (6 grants).
Does Just One More Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Just One More Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Support Equal Opportunity and Second Chances." (32 grants).
Who are Just One More Foundation's largest grantees?
Just One More Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chi Memorial Foundation ($20,000), St Benedict at Auburndale High School ($20,000) and Maretta Afraid of Bear ($12,780), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($81,245), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Just One More Foundation?
Just One More Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Just One More Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to inspire hope and provide opportunity to people who have experienced hardship and to organizations that serve them. Its stated funding priorities are mental health, drug misuse, health challenges, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Just One More Foundation?
Individual applications are submitted through the foundation’s online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Just One More Foundation's EIN?
Just One More Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2948843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Just One More Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/just-one-more-foundation-morg_44d4bd7869be4baca4bc275fc44cc23a
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