Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation
The Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Its filings report grantmaking in 2022 to organizations including an opera association, a medical center, and a sports organization serving people with intellectual disabilities.
Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,469
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,750
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,750
- -8.3% vs 2023
- 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 Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Hillsboro Road, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 370-5801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 93 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. The listed 2022 grantees are in Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 77% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2022) to $2.8M (2020). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt - Various Nashville, TN | Donation | $200,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Nashville, TN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Nashville Opera Association Inc Nashville, TN | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Retreat Wayzata, MN | Donation | $12,500 |
| Council on Aging Nashville, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Nashville, TN | Donation | $3,500 |
| Faith Family Medical Center Nashville, TN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Nashville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,469 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | — | — | — | $220 |
| 2023 | $4,469 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | — | — | — | $220 |
| 2022 | $4,469 | $310,250 | $313,750 | $310,500 | 13 | $310,500 | — | $1,988 |
| 2021 | $7,969 | $654,775 | $704,975 | $700,200 | 40 | $700,200 | — | $4,554 |
| 2020 | $58,169 | $2,316,753 | $2,798,885 | $2,786,275 | 40 | — | $43,340 | $15,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220 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 2022 grantees describe their work in their own terms: Nashville Opera Association says it aims “to bravely imagine the power and passion of opera and who can sing and enjoy it”; Faith Family Medical Center Inc says it provides “hope and healing to our hardworking neighbors in need”; and Special Olympics Tennessee Inc says it provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $310,500 in 2022. It reported no grants in 2023 or 2024. In 2022, it gave $25,000 to Nashville Opera Association, $3,000 to Faith Family Medical Center Inc, and $500 to Special Olympics Tennessee Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
H Rodes Hart is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation is led by H. Rodes Hart, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Rodes Hart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia I. Hart (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation
How large is Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation?
Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What does Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. The listed 2022 grantees are in Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee.
How much is Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation's EIN?
Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1355032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Patricia and Rodes Hart Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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