W&H Foundation
W&H Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 43 grants totaling $1,894,500, including support for organizations in education, youth services, and family support.
W&H Foundation at a glance
In short: W&H Foundation gave $1.9M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,894,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $44,058
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $35,773,972
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to W&H 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1831, Knoxville, TN 37901
Phone: (865) 500-4327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W&H Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monument Academy ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in several states and the District of Columbia. Colorado received 82% of grant dollars, Tennessee 11%, Illinois 3%, and Massachusetts and Washington, DC, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How W&H Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Academy Monument, CO | General Operating Support | $1,375,000 |
| Young Life Knoxville, TN | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Soar Youth Ministries Knoxville, TN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Tuskegee Next Foundation Wheaton, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, TN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Inc Lexington, MA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Well Summit CO Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Dream Centers Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,773,972 | $14,276,398 | $2,322,699 | $1,894,500 | 43 | $1,897,130 | $3,850,851 | $1,241,927 |
| 2023 | $24,905,190 | $24,905,190 | — | — | — | — | $1,409 | $10,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W&H Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Monument Academy says it provides a challenging academic program in a caring environment; Safe Families for Children Alliance describes creating volunteer-based, faith-motivated support for families; and Webb School of Knoxville says it provides education from pre-K through grade 12. Other grantees include Emerald Youth Foundation, which describes faith, education, and sports programs for young people, and Tuskegee Next Foundation, which describes aviation education, career pathways, and life-skills training for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $1,894,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $1,375,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $1,375,000 to Monument Academy in Monument, Colorado. Other notable grants included $70,000 to Young Life in Knoxville, $30,000 to Safe Families for Children in Chicago, and $25,000 each to Emerald Youth Foundation, SOAR Youth Ministries, Tuskegee Next Foundation, and Webb School of Knoxville. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William E Haslam Jr and Hannah J Haslam as directors, and Jennifer Oswalt as treasurer.
W&H Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah J. Haslam
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Haslam Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Oswalt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 W&H Foundation
How much does W&H Foundation give each year?
W&H Foundation gave $1.9M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is W&H Foundation's typical grant size?
W&H Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,058, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W&H Foundation give grants?
W&H Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (15 grants), Knoxville, TN (11 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does W&H Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W&H Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W&H Foundation's largest grantees?
W&H Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Monument Academy ($1,375,000), Young Life ($70,000) and Safe Families for Children ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W&H Foundation?
W&H Foundation reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W&H Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W&H Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 W&H Foundation's EIN?
W&H Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4887393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does W&H 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). W&H Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wandh-foundation-morg_00069998aa3d49ea97cf5346af83e26d
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