The Hulme Family Foundation
The Hulme Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It made 34 grants totaling $43,950 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations primarily in Tennessee.
The Hulme Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hulme Family Foundation gave $44K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,950
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,293
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $527,384
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (81% 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 The Hulme Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4208 Arundel Court, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 308-6234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hulme Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Food Bank ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (6%), Ohio (5%), North Carolina (3%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hulme Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 34 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $3,000 |
| Barefoot Republic Franklin, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Nashville Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Community House Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,500 |
| Woodmont Christian Church Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,500 |
| Faith Family Medical Center Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Frist Center Nashville, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Stink Bug Project Arvada, CO | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Brightstone Franklin, TN | To Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity | $1,500 |
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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 | $527,384 | $49,704 | $57,812 | $43,950 | 34 | $45,245 | $35,789 | $36,035 |
| 2024 | $535,492 | $336,233 | $46,184 | $37,600 | 31 | $39,195 | $327,904 | $30,674 |
| 2023 | $245,443 | $38,549 | $36,020 | $30,350 | 25 | $32,825 | $35,354 | $30,366 |
| 2022 | $242,914 | $3,255 | $39,784 | $32,000 | 24 | $36,450 | $8,037 | $30,972 |
| 2021 | $279,443 | $8,738 | $35,431 | $30,500 | 23 | $30,500 | $8,069 | $34,197 |
| 2020 | $306,136 | $24,621 | $20,133 | $18,200 | 18 | — | $22,188 | $27,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hulme Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, St. Luke’s Community House says it provides early education, food access, and other supportive services; Faith Family Medical Center says it provides hope and healing to neighbors in need; and Brightstone says it serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Barefoot Republic describes its work as facilitating Christ-centered relationships across diverse backgrounds through artistic, athletic, and team-building programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $43,950. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among its largest grants were $3,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank; $2,500 each to Barefoot Republic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Ronald McDonald House of Nashville, St. Luke’s Community House, and Woodmont Christian Church; and $2,000 each to Faith Family Medical Center, Frist Center, and Stink Bug Project.
Other 2025 grants included $1,500 each to Brightstone, Jason Foundation, Patriot Foundation, and The Store. The Store says it aims to address hunger through a year-round free grocery store and partnerships focused on food security. Patriot Foundation describes its work as raising scholarship funds for families of service members killed, wounded, or injured while serving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Hulme and Dayna Hulme as trustees.
The Hulme Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dayna Hulme
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Hulme
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Hulme (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hulme Family Foundation
How much does The Hulme Family Foundation give each year?
The Hulme Family Foundation gave $44K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 31 grants.
What is The Hulme Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hulme Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,293, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hulme Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Hulme Family Foundation give grants?
The Hulme Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (18 grants), Franklin, TN (2 grants) and Youngstown, OH (2 grants).
Who are The Hulme Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hulme Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Second Harvest Food Bank ($3,000), Barefoot Republic ($2,500) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hulme Family Foundation?
The Hulme Family Foundation reported $527K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hulme Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hulme Family Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hulme Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hulme Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6801458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hulme Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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