Ron Hart Foundation Inc
Ron Hart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its 2024 IRS filing reports grants to a range of charitable recipients, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Tennessee.
Ron Hart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ron Hart Foundation Inc gave $82K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,341
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,059
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,715,831
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ron Hart Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts requests in letter format signed by a responsible adult. Awards are subject to reasonableness and funding availability.
- Review Cycle
- Flexible.
- Deadline
- Flexible.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald C Hart
Mailing address: PO Box 611327, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
Phone: (404) 355-6284
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ron Hart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 209 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Tennessee received 69% of grant dollars, those in Georgia 15%, and those in North Carolina 15%. Recipients in Illinois received 1%; the share for Florida was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ron Hart Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 40 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $82,341 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,715,831 | $297,043 | $84,543 | $82,341 | 40 | $82,341 | $288,281 |
| 2023 | $3,503,331 | $1,702,206 | $97,955 | $97,955 | 51 | $97,955 | $1,711,998 |
| 2022 | $1,899,080 | $62,040 | $58,469 | $58,469 | 41 | $58,469 | $55,621 |
| 2021 | $1,895,509 | $49,219 | $43,400 | $43,400 | 31 | $43,400 | $44,924 |
| 2020 | $891,269 | $27,583 | $31,197 | $31,197 | 46 | — | $25,214 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship fund, a children’s hospital, a police foundation, a museum, and other charitable recipients. The Polly Boyd Scholarship Fund says its mission is to provide college scholarships to employees and caddies of The Honors Course Inc.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $82,341. Grants ranged from $150 to $11,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants included $11,000 to The Fund for American Studies, $10,000 to Medicas Mission Fund, $8,000 to an individual recipient, and $6,000 to Erlander Childrens' Hospital. The Polly Boyd Scholarship Fund received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ronald C. Hart is listed as President & CEO on the 2024 filing.
Ron Hart Foundation Inc is led by Ronald C. Hart, President & CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald C. Hart
President & CEO
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 Ron Hart Foundation Inc
How much does Ron Hart Foundation Inc give each year?
Ron Hart Foundation Inc gave $82K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 51 grants.
What is Ron Hart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ron Hart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,059, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ron Hart Foundation Inc give grants?
Ron Hart Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and North Carolina (15%).
Does Ron Hart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Ron Hart Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (37 grants).
How large is Ron Hart Foundation Inc?
Ron Hart Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What does Ron Hart Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship fund, a children’s hospital, a police foundation, a museum, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ron Hart Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ron Hart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ron Hart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8083229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ron Hart Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ron-hart-foundation-inc-morg_4bc3058e0a9b418a990ab9c3d98a1891
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