The TSH Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. Founded in 2009 through the generosity of Mrs. Patricia Alexander Anderson, the foundation was created to continue her life's work and serve as a legacy for future generations. The foundation is rooted in the Catawba Valley region of Western North Carolina, where Mrs. Anderson's family has lived for nine generations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.7M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$790K
+1.6% YoY
Grant Count
24
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+39.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to meet needs in underserved populations and provide support to programs that will sustain positive change and growth of the community now and into the future.
The foundation prioritizes funding in the following areas:
- Religious service and missions
- Education — particularly programs that enhance educational experiences for all ages, with special emphasis on those with learning differences
- Human services — programs that provide safe and healing environments for those seeking life-changing circumstances
- Animal welfare — advancing the humane treatment of animals
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $500 to $346,862.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- North Carolina (primary focus)
- Florida
- District of Columbia
The foundation has a particular commitment to the Catawba County area and the broader Catawba Valley region of Western North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $12,746,453
- Total Annual Giving: $789,887
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,746,453 | $12,902,212 | $13,192,535 |
| Revenue | $813,434 | $616,609 | $1,738,163 |
| Expenses | $969,193 | $943,684 | $1,089,051 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $901,371 | $887,819 | $1,031,276 |
| Net Investment Income | $756,590 | $562,980 | $339,257 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,010,334 | $953,670 | $893,835 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA B SIMMONS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH B LOOPER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA A ANDERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DONNA B MALONE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEFFERY W BEHMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEAU A SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRACE B SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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