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Tucker Foundation

Ooltewah, Tennessee  ·  EIN 621603398  ·  Private foundation

Tucker Foundation is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $67.1M in assets. This page documents the 326 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Tucker Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$67.1M
Total assets
326
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Tucker Foundation funds

Tucker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
THE TUCKER FUND
Chattanooga, TN$2.5M2024
Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley Co
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND FUTURE GRANTS
Cleveland, TN$2.2M2023
Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley Co
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cleveland, TN$818K2022
Vanderbilt Medical Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$500K2022
Chattanooga History Center
WRITE OFF OF NOTE RECEIVABLE
Chattanooga, TN$500K2020
On Point
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hixson, TN$267K2022
Young Women's Leadership Academy Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT - MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY AT HIGHLAND PARK
Chattanooga, TN$250K2022
Open Space Institute Land Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT - SOUTHERN APPALACHIA LAND PROTECTION FUND
New York, NY$250K2022
The Land Trust for Tennessee
WALDEN'S RIDGE PARK PROJECT
Chattanooga, TN$225K2022
On Point
GENERAL SUPPORT - INCREASING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH OF GREAT PROMISE
Hixson, TN$221K2023
Ut Foundation
WILDWOOD FARM FUND
Knoxville, TN$203K2023
Erlanger Health Systems Foundation
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN
Chattanooga, TN$200K2022
Ut Foundation
WILDWOOD FARM FUND
Knoxville, TN$200K2022
Ut Foundation
WILDWOOD FARM FUND
Knoxville, TN$200K2024
Erlanger Health Systems Foundation
HEALTH SERVICES
Chattanooga, TN$198K2020

Tucker Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.8M
2022$4.3M
2023$4.5M
2024$4.8M

How to apply for funding from Tucker Foundation

Tucker Foundation'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 thetuckerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Tucker Foundation

Does Tucker Foundation accept grant applications?
Tucker Foundation'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 Tucker Foundation fund?
Tucker Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley Co, Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley Co. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Tucker Foundation give in grants?
Tucker Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.4M over 326 grants.
Where is Tucker Foundation located?
Tucker Foundation is based in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621603398.
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About this profile. This page is built from Tucker Foundation'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 Tucker Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.