The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Tennessee, with additional grants in Kentucky and West Virginia.
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc gave $185K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,818
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,264
- -53.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3379 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 625, Atlanta, GA 30326-1031
Phone: (404) 358-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($35K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 3% to Kentucky, and 3% to West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2020) to $194K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Knoxville, TN | General Support | $35,000 |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Maryville, TN | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army Knoxville TN Knoxville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville Knoxville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| North Acres Baptist Church Knoxville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands of Phelps Phelps, KY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Tennessee Valley Knoxville, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pat Summit Fdn a fund East TN Fdn Knoxville, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| House of Hope Inc 1891 Delbarton, WV | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $11,264 | $172,231 | $187,378 | $185,000 | 11 | $185,000 | $162,022 | — |
| 2023 | $24,032 | $299,654 | $185,000 | $185,000 | 10 | $185,000 | $152,175 | — |
| 2022 | $45,936 | $207,593 | $193,500 | $193,500 | 9 | $193,500 | $188,157 | — |
| 2021 | $31,843 | $162,764 | $181,050 | $181,000 | 8 | $181,000 | $162,714 | $1,905 |
| 2020 | $42,724 | $163,565 | $145,000 | $145,000 | 5 | — | $163,565 | $1,903 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, food bank, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, church, and youth organizations. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital describes itself as an independent nonprofit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. United Way of Greater Knoxville says it unites people and resources to strengthen communities and solve systemic issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $185,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $35,000 each to American Red Cross and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, $30,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, and $25,000 each to The Salvation Army Knoxville TN and United Way of Greater Knoxville. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James K Hasson Jr as president, Steve Henry as secretary, and William E Hauge as treasurer.
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc is led by James K Hasson Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James K Hasson Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Henry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E Hauge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc
How much does The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc give each year?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc gave $185K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 10 grants.
What is The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc give grants?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (7 grants).
Does The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($35,000), East Tennessee Childrens Hospital ($35,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What does The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, food bank, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, church, and youth organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's EIN?
The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1831752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Charles S Hasson Fund Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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