TSH Charitable Foundation
TSH Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. Created in 2009 through the generosity of Mrs. Patricia Alexander Anderson, it is rooted in the Catawba Valley region of Western North Carolina and seeks to meet needs in underserved populations and support programs that sustain positive change and community growth.
TSH Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: TSH Charitable Foundation gave $912K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in North Carolina. 35% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $911,813
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,494
- -13.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,173,223
- +3.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2026)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TSH Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2425 N Center Street 362, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 325-0655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TSH Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hickory Museum of Art ($250K). Together the top 10 received $599K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 148 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website places its home in the Catawba Valley region of Western North Carolina. In filing year 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 3% to recipients in New York; the filing also lists a 0% share for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is TSH Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 45% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2021) to $977K (2023). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $912K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted - uncrate the future capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Foothills Conservency of NC Morganton, NC | General and Unrestricted - Joe Mountain Preserve Expansion | $66,750 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation Inc Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted - exodus works critical capacity preservation | $50,000 |
| NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Fndtn Morganton, NC | General and unrestricted - alder springs phase ii expansion | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted - red shield youth center stem ready program | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted - gymnasium divider curtain & front entrance resurfacing | $35,700 |
| Humane Society of Catawba County Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted - Facility Repairs Final Installment | $28,863 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted - Habitat Repairs | $27,500 |
| Catawba Science Center Inc Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted - Dinosaur Exhibit | $25,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General and Unrestricted - Camp Oasis Georgia | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,173,223 | $1,532,155 | $1,105,385 | $911,813 | 32 | $1,027,757 | $1,467,699 | $1,036,212 |
| 2025 | $12,746,453 | $813,434 | $969,193 | $789,887 | 24 | $901,371 | $756,590 | $1,010,334 |
| 2024 | $12,902,212 | $616,609 | $943,684 | $777,349 | 33 | $887,819 | $562,980 | $953,670 |
| 2023 | $13,192,535 | $1,738,163 | $1,089,051 | $977,084 | 31 | $1,031,276 | $339,257 | $893,835 |
| 2022 | $12,670,026 | $571,140 | $847,553 | $736,904 | 28 | $790,606 | $518,019 | $974,220 |
| 2021 | $12,946,439 | $353,846 | $623,380 | $468,392 | 18 | — | $383,289 | $794,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TSH Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2026 — 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’s mission is to meet needs in underserved populations and support programs that sustain positive change and growth in the community, now and into the future.
Its 2026 grants illustrate support for organizations across varied fields. For example, Hickory Museum of Art says its mission is to bring people together and inspire creativity through art; Exodus Outreach Foundation says it provides supportive housing for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction; and the Humane Society of Catawba County says it advocates spay/neuter, adoption, and humane treatment of animals. Other 2026 recipients include Habitat for Humanity, whose stated mission includes building decent affordable housing in partnership with people in need, and Catawba Science Center, which says it inspires learning through science and wonder.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $911,813. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest award was $250,000 to Hickory Museum of Art for its “Uncrate the Future” capital campaign. Other major awards included $66,750 to Foothills Conservancy of NC for Joe Mountain Preserve expansion; $50,000 each to Exodus Outreach Foundation and the NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Foundation; and $40,000 to The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory.
Additional 2026 grants included $35,700 to YMCA of Catawba Valley, $28,863 to Humane Society of Catawba County, $27,500 to Habitat for Humanity, and $25,000 each to Catawba Science Center, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Greater Hickory CCM, and Hart Square Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Angela B. Simmons as president; Deborah B. Looper as vice president; Donna B. Malone as treasurer; and Jeffery W. Behmer, Beau A. Simmons, and Grace B. Simmons as directors. The foundation’s website says Patricia Alexander Anderson and her oldest daughter, Angela Simmons, continue working with local organizations.
TSH Charitable Foundation is led by Angela B. Simmons, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Angela B. Simmons
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beau A. Simmons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace B. Simmons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery W. Behmer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah B. Looper
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna B. Malone
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia A. Anderson (2021–2025) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 TSH Charitable Foundation
How much does TSH Charitable Foundation give each year?
TSH Charitable Foundation gave $912K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $790K across 24 grants.
What is TSH Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
TSH Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,494, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TSH Charitable Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does TSH Charitable Foundation give grants?
TSH Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hickory, NC (23 grants) and Morganton, NC (2 grants).
Does TSH Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of TSH Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TSH Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
TSH Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Hickory Museum of Art ($250,000), Foothills Conservency of NC ($66,750) and Exodus Outreach Foundation Inc ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is TSH Charitable Foundation?
TSH Charitable Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does TSH Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to meet needs in underserved populations and support programs that sustain positive change and growth in the community, now and into the future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TSH Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 TSH Charitable Foundation's EIN?
TSH Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4731530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does TSH Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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