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Footprint Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, Tennessee  ·  EIN 275486356  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Footprint Foundation Inc has awarded $5.4M across 218 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Teach for America Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25.8M
Total assets
218
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Footprint Foundation Inc funds

Footprint Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities.

black communitieshispanic communities

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Teach for America Inc
for general operating support of TFA-Chattanooga
New York, NY$125K2022
Teach for America Inc
To support operations of the Nashville-Chattanooga office for tfa chattanooga corp members
New York, NY$125K2024
Teach for America Inc
To support operations of the Nashville-Chattanooga office for TFA Chattanooga corp members
New York, NY$125K2023
Teach for America Inc
for general operating support of TFA-Chattanooga
New York, NY$125K2020
Launch
To support a kitchen incubator and food relief efforts
Chattanooga, TN$125K2020
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc
To support educational initiatives via the Smart City venture fund
Chattanooga, TN$125K2020
Artsbuild
General & Unrestricted
Chattanooga, TN$111K2024
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc
Cradle of Southern Appalachia Fund and Thriving Communities natural treasures
New York, NY$100K2024
East Bay Community Foundation
For programs and activities supported by the Footprint foundation
Oakland, CA$100K2024
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Inc
General & Unrestricted
Chattanooga, TN$100K2024
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc
To support the Revolving Impact Capital Fund
Chattanooga, TN$100K2022
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Inc
General & Unrestricted
Chattanooga, TN$100K2022
Artsbuild
To support operations and the 2020-2021 Artist Work Program
Chattanooga, TN$100K2022
Launch
To support general operations of LAUNCH
Chattanooga, TN$100K2022
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc
Cradle of Southern Appalachia Fund and Thriving Communities Natural Treasures
New York, NY$100K2022

Footprint Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.5M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Footprint Foundation Inc

Footprint 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Footprint Foundation Inc

Does Footprint Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Footprint 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 Footprint Foundation Inc fund?
Footprint Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Teach for America Inc, Teach for America Inc, Teach for America Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Footprint Foundation Inc give in grants?
Footprint Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 218 grants.
Where is Footprint Foundation Inc located?
Footprint Foundation Inc is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 275486356.
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About this profile. This page is built from Footprint 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 Footprint Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.