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Benwood Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, Tennessee  ·  EIN 620476283  ·  Private foundation

Benwood Foundation Inc is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.2M in annual giving against $111.6M in assets. This page documents the 677 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Benwood Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$111.6M
Total assets
677
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Benwood Foundation Inc funds

Benwood Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Benwood Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
River City Company
DOWNTOWN PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENT FUND
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2020
City of Chattanooga
MILLER PARK DISTRICT
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2020
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA 2.0 VENTURE FUND
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2018
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA 2.0 VENTURE FUND
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2019
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA 2.0 VENTURE FUND
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2017
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES
Chattanooga, TN$1.0M2024
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES
Chattanooga, TN$850K2020
Trust for Public Land
TO PURCHASE THE CSX ABANDONED RAIL LINE CONNECTING THE RIVERWALK EXTENSION TO ALTON PARK
Chattanooga, TN$750K2017
Chattanooga Design Studio
MONTAGUE PARK PLANNING
Chattanooga, TN$650K2024
Unified
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR EXCELLENT PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Chattanooga, TN$600K2017
City of Chattanooga
MILLER PARK DISTRICT
Chattanooga, TN$500K2019
Chattanooga Housing Authority
WESTSIDE EVOLVES
Chattanooga, TN$500K2024
Causeway
CIVIC INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT HUB
Chattanooga, TN$450K2017
Chattanooga Chamber Foundation
CHATTANOOGA 2.0 OPERATING & PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Chattanooga, TN$375K2023
Unified
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chattanooga, TN$350K2018

Benwood Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.5M
2018$4.5M
2019$6.3M
2020$6.2M
2022$4.7M
2023$5.0M
2024$7.9M

How to apply for funding from Benwood Foundation Inc

Benwood Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at benwood.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Benwood Foundation Inc

Does Benwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Benwood Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Benwood Foundation Inc fund?
Benwood Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include River City Company, City of Chattanooga, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Benwood Foundation Inc give in grants?
Benwood Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.1M over 677 grants.
Where is Benwood Foundation Inc located?
Benwood Foundation Inc is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 620476283.
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About this profile. This page is built from Benwood Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Benwood Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.