Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation
TUCKER HEART SOUL MIND AND STRENGTH is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 44 grants totaling $1,959,469, with nearly all grant dollars going to organizations in North Carolina.
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation at a glance
In short: Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation gave $2.0M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in North Carolina. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,959,469
- -50.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,533
- -56.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,850,977
- +110.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% 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 Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength 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: C/O Bbh Co 140 Broadway Pb-Tax S, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 493-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cooperative Christian Ministry ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 150 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 1% to Missouri, and 0% each to Florida, Kansas, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 44 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 712% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $981K (2021) to $4.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Christian Ministry Concord, NC | General | $1,250,000 |
| The Salvation Army Concord, NC | General | $183,505 |
| Cvan Women's Program Concord, NC | General | $119,308 |
| Wings of Eagles Ranch Concord, NC | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cabarrus Women's Center Charlotte, NC | General | $75,000 |
| Kannapolis Bible Teaching Association Kannapolis, NC | General | $31,906 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General Support | $12,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries Salisbury, NC | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Baptish Children's Home of NC Thomasville, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus Cnty Concord, NC | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,850,977 | $6,723,341 | $2,029,342 | $1,959,469 | 44 | $1,965,129 | $1,669,534 | $275,935 |
| 2024 | $3,262,305 | $4,485,911 | $4,001,602 | $3,960,867 | 39 | $3,967,122 | $1,302,424 | $217,874 |
| 2023 | $3,737,418 | $3,026,023 | $1,681,163 | $1,616,123 | 31 | $1,618,623 | $1,309,558 | $215,369 |
| 2022 | $3,743,509 | $4,133,204 | $1,387,576 | $1,311,448 | 24 | $1,314,488 | $1,552,042 | $162,717 |
| 2021 | $3,375,012 | $7,904,746 | $981,344 | $980,500 | 12 | $980,500 | $3,475,980 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K 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 whose stated missions include serving children with special needs and at-risk children, providing pregnancy counseling and related services, and offering shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need.
For example, Wings of Eagles Ranch describes its mission as operating a riding ranch to benefit children with special needs and children at risk. Rowan Helping Ministries describes services including a kitchen, homeless shelter, clothing center, and crisis assistance. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $1,959,469. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,250,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $1,250,000 to Cooperative Christian Ministry, $183,505 to The Salvation Army, $119,308 to CVAN Women’s Program, and $100,000 to Wings of Eagles Ranch. The filing listed the purposes of these grants as general or general operating support.
Other notable 2025 awards included $75,000 to Cabarrus Women’s Center, $31,906 to Kannapolis Bible Teaching Association, $12,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and $10,500 to Rowan Helping Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn C. Tucker as president.
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation is led by Carolyn C. Tucker, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn C. Tucker
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert B. Tucker (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation
How much does Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation give each year?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation gave $2.0M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 39 grants.
What is Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's typical grant size?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $44,533, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation give grants?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NC (15 grants), Charlotte, NC (3 grants), Kannapolis, NC (3 grants) and Salisbury, NC (3 grants).
Does Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's largest grantees?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cooperative Christian Ministry ($1,250,000), The Salvation Army ($183,505) and Cvan Women's Program ($119,308), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength 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 Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's EIN?
Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2784027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Tucker Heart Soul Mind and Strength 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 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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