Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation
The Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It funds organizations working in areas including the environment, animal welfare, children’s causes, and brain-related diseases.
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation at a glance
In short: Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation gave $654K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Tennessee. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $653,800
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,215
- -27.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,696,005
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 605 Chestnut Street Suite 1700, Chattanooga, TN 37450
Phone: (423) 756-3000
Website: HTTPS://SCHILLHAHNHUSKEYFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chi Memorial Foundation ($158K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 103 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $612K (2022) to $818K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $654K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Program Support and Capital Campaign | $157,500 |
| Nonprofit Resource Center Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Discovery Learners Academy Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| The Happy Shoes Project Ooltewah, TN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Signal Centers Inc Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Camp Wildernest Wildlife Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $24,800 |
| Chattanooga Audubon Society Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Opie Acres Opossum and Wildlife Rehab Inc Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Reflection Riding Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,696,005 | $937,866 | $861,187 | $653,800 | 27 | $751,134 | $850,168 | $628,804 |
| 2024 | $9,619,326 | $923,692 | $870,938 | $703,125 | 21 | $780,413 | $840,183 | $594,681 |
| 2023 | $9,566,572 | $571,862 | $975,335 | $796,400 | 19 | $876,245 | $492,895 | $570,944 |
| 2022 | $9,970,045 | $883,513 | $791,007 | $612,000 | 18 | $674,834 | $797,610 | $636,887 |
| 2021 | $9,877,539 | $657,917 | $980,088 | $818,250 | 18 | — | $578,649 | $609,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $629K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports environmental protection, sustainability and ecological issues, outdoor activities, animal welfare, children’s causes, and the study and prevention of brain cancer and other brain-related diseases. Its stated children’s interests include education, food programs, healthcare, and outdoor activities for youth.
Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Chattanooga Audubon Society says it works to promote understanding of the responsibility to preserve and protect environmental, cultural, and historical resources. Discovery Learners’ Academy describes its work as providing a learning environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and other skills. Chattanooga Area Food Bank says it works with partners to eliminate hunger by feeding, nourishing, and empowering the people it serves.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $653,800. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $157,500, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $157,500 to CHI Memorial Foundation for program support and a capital campaign, $100,000 to Nonprofit Resource Center for program support, and $50,000 to Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga for program support.
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 each to Discovery Learners’ Academy, Happy Shoes Project, and Signal Centers; and $20,000 each to Chattanooga Audubon Society, Opie Acres Opossum and Wildlife Rehab, Reflection Riding, Siskin Children’s Institute, and WTCI-TV – Public TV. The foundation also reports having supported organizations including McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Bridge Scholars, and Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lauren B Wolfford as president; Gregory D Willett as secretary/treasurer; Katherine H Farmer as assistant secretary; and Larry Stophel and Scott Mattice as directors.
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation is led by Lauren B. Wolfford, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren B. Wolfford
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Larry Stophel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mattice
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory D. Willett
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine H. Farmer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Lauren B Wolfford (President).
Frequently asked questions about Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation
How much does Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation give each year?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation gave $654K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $703K across 21 grants.
What is Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's typical grant size?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,215, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation give grants?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (21 grants) and Ooltewah, TN (2 grants).
Does Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (25 grants).
Who are Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's largest grantees?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chi Memorial Foundation ($157,500), Nonprofit Resource Center ($100,000) and Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $751K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $629K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports environmental protection, sustainability and ecological issues, outdoor activities, animal welfare, children’s causes, and the study and prevention of brain cancer and other brain-related diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's EIN?
Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0908516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Schillhahn-Huskey 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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