The John and Heidi Hassenfeld
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including Nashville-area synagogues, Jewish community organizations, schools, a hospice, a sexual assault center and a zoo.
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld at a glance
In short: The John and Heidi Hassenfeld gave $102K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,222
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,007
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $172,333
- +62.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (97% 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 John and Heidi Hassenfeld
- 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: 5009 Hill Place Dr, Nashville, TN 37205-2706
Phone: (615) 352-3299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Heidi Hassenfeld funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West End Synagogue ($33K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 130 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 2% to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Texas. The listed grants also include recipients in Alabama and Illinois, each representing 0% of grant dollars after rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John and Heidi Hassenfeld open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $950 repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 710% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $117K (2021). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End Synagogue Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $32,530 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $30,770 |
| University School of Nashville Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $5,350 |
| Alive Hospice Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Gordon JCC Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $2,990 |
| The Temple Ohabai Sholom Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $2,228 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Israel West Hempstead, NY | General Purpose | $1,800 |
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $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 | $172,333 | $432,078 | $104,545 | $102,222 | 34 | $102,222 | $68,408 | $14,398 |
| 2024 | $106,303 | $30,525 | $60,195 | $57,574 | 26 | $57,574 | $18,201 | $16,567 |
| 2023 | $135,973 | $56,359 | $83,929 | $79,760 | 22 | $79,760 | $54,430 | $17,606 |
| 2022 | $163,357 | $89,263 | $66,057 | $64,282 | 20 | $64,282 | $87,513 | $20,375 |
| 2021 | $140,151 | $147,254 | $120,026 | $116,862 | 28 | $116,862 | $23,706 | $9,008 |
| 2020 | $112,923 | $152,870 | $93,682 | $90,362 | 34 | — | $151,495 | $6,047 |
| 2019 | $53,735 | $102,053 | $79,602 | $77,548 | 29 | — | $100,748 | $9,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Heidi Hassenfeld reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 listed grants show support for organizations in areas including Jewish community life, education, health and human services. For example, University School of Nashville says it fosters students’ intellectual, artistic and athletic potential, while Abe’s Garden describes its purpose as establishing a model for senior life focused on brain health, wellness and purposeful living. Akiva School says it pursues academic excellence and informed Jewish living.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $102,222. Grant amounts ranged from $72 to $32,530, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $32,530 to West End Synagogue and $30,770 to Jewish Federation of Nashville, both for general purposes. Other grants included $5,350 to University School of Nashville, $5,000 each to Alive Hospice and Sexual Assault Center, and $2,990 to Gordon JCC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Hassenfeld and Heidi Hassenfeld as trustees.
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Hassenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hassenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John and Heidi Hassenfeld
How much does The John and Heidi Hassenfeld give each year?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld gave $102K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 26 grants.
What is The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's typical grant size?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,007, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John and Heidi Hassenfeld that year got $1K on average.
Where does The John and Heidi Hassenfeld give grants?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld gives mostly in Tennessee: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (30 grants).
Does The John and Heidi Hassenfeld give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's largest grantees?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's largest 2025 grantees include West End Synagogue ($32,530), Jewish Federation of Nashville ($30,770) and University School of Nashville ($5,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Heidi Hassenfeld?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John and Heidi Hassenfeld fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations in areas including Jewish community life, education, health and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Heidi Hassenfeld?
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 The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's EIN?
The John and Heidi Hassenfeld's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1768433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The John and Heidi Hassenfeld 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The John and Heidi Hassenfeld funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-and-heidi-hassenfeld-morg_990312bb05494055a46f9c9541dab802
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