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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-1603398

Tucker Foundation

A private foundation in Ooltewah, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 91 grants and $4.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
David Smith
9337 Bradmore Lane
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 664-2107
Form and materials
There is no specified format required
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Grants are generally focused in hamilton and bradley counties of east tennessee and atlanta, georgia, but they are not limited to these locales.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,801,432

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $68,685,316

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,500,951

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $65,606,368

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,326,542

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $68,637,079

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,300,417

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $69,752,525

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,782,512

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $67,051,363

Grants paid in 2024

91 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Community Foundation of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    The tucker fund

    $2,497,600
  2. UT FoundationKnoxville, TN

    Wildwood farm fund

    $200,000
  3. On PointHixson, TN

    General support - increasing social-emotional health and academic support for hamilton county youth of great promise

    $192,550
  4. The Nature Conservancy of TennesseeBrentwood, TN

    Acquisitions for the ocoee gateway and the pain rock river national wildlife refuge

    $186,000
  5. Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

    General support - string theory season xvi (2024-25)

    $150,000
  6. Doubleday Sports ComplexSheridan, WY

    General support - doubleday sports complex

    $125,000
  7. Lookout Mountain ConservancyChattanooga, TN

    General support - howard school

    $91,000
  8. Buffalo Bill Center of WestCody, WY

    Internship program, summer 2024

    $75,624
  9. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    The ignite tutoring fellowship

    $75,000
  10. Trousdale SchoolCleveland, TN

    Scholarship fund request

    $70,000
  11. The Caring PlaceCleveland, TN

    The care center

    $60,000
  12. Metropolitan Ministries Inc (metmin)Chattanooga, TN

    General support - human needs

    $55,000
  13. Chambliss Center for ChildrenChattanooga, TN

    The isaiah 117 house at chambliss center for children

    $50,000
  14. Chattacademy Community SchoolChattanooga, TN

    General support - chattacademy startup costs

    $50,000
  15. Houston MuesumChattanooga, TN

    General support - embracing the past, envisioning the future

    $50,000
  16. On PointHixson, TN

    General support - cleveland youth are on point and leading with vision!

    $50,000
  17. Skyuka HallChattanooga, TN

    Supporting need-based families

    $50,000
  18. The Brinton MuseumBig Horn, WY

    General support - the caring place food for a thriving tomorrow

    $50,000
  19. City FieldsCleveland, TN

    General support - workforce development training program

    $30,000
  20. First Things FirstChattanooga, TN

    General support - sabilizing low-income and at-risk noncustodial parents

    $30,000
  21. The CentenaryChattanooga, TN

    General support for the centenary at white oak UMC

    $30,000
  22. Chattanooga 20Chattanooga, TN

    70 in 7: improving literacy in hamilton county

    $25,000
  23. Chattanooga Area Food BankChattanooga, TN

    General support - strengthening food access

    $25,000
  24. City of Cleveland TNCleveland, TN

    General support - johnston memorial park - gazebo restoration

    $25,000
  25. Community Foundation of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    General support - operational support for capacity buildin

    $25,000
  26. Johnson County Friends Feeding FriendsBuffalo, WY

    Snack pack project

    $25,000
  27. Sheridan Community Land TrustSheridan, WY

    General support

    $25,000
  28. Tennessee Wesleyan CollegeAthens, TN

    Research fund

    $25,000
  29. The Food Group IncSheridan, WY

    Weekend food bags

    $25,000
  30. The University of the SouthSewanee, TN

    Scholarship fund

    $25,000
  31. Museum Center at 5IVE PointsCleveland, TN

    Program support - museum & cultural center at 5ive points

    $20,000
  32. Tennessee Wildlife FederationNashville, TN

    General support - operating support for conservation

    $20,000
  33. Tri-State Therapeutic Riding CenterMcDonald, TN

    General support - capacity-building to help teen survivors of trauma

    $20,000
  34. Chattanooga SymphonyChattanooga, TN

    General support - young people's concerts - including all-accessible

    $17,500
  35. Bradley Cleveland Public Education FoundationCleveland, TN

    General support - strategic growth with vision for impact

    $15,000
  36. Northside Neighborhood HouseChattanooga, TN

    General support - expanding community schools in hamilton county

    $15,000
  37. The Brinton MuseumBig Horn, WY

    Arts, humanities, culture - general support

    $15,000
  38. American HumaneChattanooga, TN

    Pups4patriots tennessee

    $10,000
  39. Brooke USA IncLexington, KY

    General support

    $10,000
  40. Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaChattanooga, TN

    Scoutreach program

    $10,000
  41. Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation IncLexington, KY

    Annual support

    $10,000
  42. Joe W Jackson Memorial ScholarshipcfgcChattanooga, TN

    General support - joe jackson scholarship

    $10,000
  43. Junior Achievement of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    General support - ja's 2023/2024 financial literacy, work readiness & entrepreneurial programs for grades k-12

    $10,000
  44. Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

    General support - string theory

    $10,000
  45. National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSaratoga Springs, NY

    General support

    $10,000
  46. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    General support - hurricane helene relief

    $10,000
  47. St Andrew's - Sewanee SchoolSewanee, TN

    Scholarship fund

    $10,000
  48. The Salvation ArmyChattanooga, TN

    Steam camp

    $10,000
  49. United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    General support - housing united

    $10,000
  50. Woodsong Forest SchoolCleveland, TN

    Educational scholarship fund

    $10,000
  51. YMCA of Metropolitan ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    YMCA y-cap

    $10,000
  52. University of TNKnoxville, TN

    Scholarship - evan moore

    $8,910
  53. University of TNKnoxville, TN

    Scholarship - evan moore

    $7,960
  54. La Paz ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    La paz chattanooga: education

    $7,500
  55. Thoroughbred Retirement FoundationSaratoga SPGS, NY

    General support

    $7,500
  56. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Scholarship - isabel moore

    $6,906
  57. Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT

    Scholarship - garrett baker

    $6,688
  58. OrphanwiseCleveland, TN

    General support - rise: resilience in student education

    $6,500
  59. Chattanooga Room in the InnChattanooga, TN

    Children's enrichment program

    $5,000
  60. Chattanooga Unite-Veterans Resource CenterChattanooga, TN

    General support - veterans dental care

    $5,000
  61. Community Foundation of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    Benefit for hurricane victims

    $5,000
  62. Emery UniversityAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $5,000
  63. Kelcurt Foundation Soddy Daisy LibrarySoddydaisy, TN

    General support - the student author engagement project

    $5,000
  64. Metropolitan Ministries Inc (metmin)Chattanooga, TN

    General support

    $5,000
  65. Polo Players Support GroupWellington, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  66. Retired Racehorse ProjectEdgewater, MD

    General support

    $5,000
  67. Steve Sloan Legacy FoundationCleveland, TN

    Steve sloan legacy fund

    $5,000
  68. The Pop-Up ProjectChattanooga, TN

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  69. Project Free 2 FlyCleveland, TN

    Summer sewing camps

    $4,200
  70. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    General support - building a better future: providing beds for kids in need

    $4,000
  71. ArtsbuildChattanooga, TN

    General support - imagine arts education initiative

    $3,000
  72. Helping Paws Healing HeartsChattanooga, TN

    General support - helping paws healing hearts

    $3,000
  73. University of TN at ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    Scholarship - evan moore

    $2,528
  74. Fair Hill Foundation IncElkton, MD

    General support

    $2,500
  75. Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer and Hematology CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    General support

    $2,500
  76. National Sporting Library IncorporatedMiddleburg, VA

    General support

    $2,500
  77. Red Cross of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast ChapterWest Palm Beach, FL

    General support

    $2,500
  78. Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase FoundationElkton, MD

    General support

    $2,500
  79. Chattanooga State Community College FoundationChattanooga, TN

    Scholarship support

    $2,000
  80. Kentucky Horse Park FoundationLexington, KY

    General support

    $2,000
  81. National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSaratoga Springs, NY

    General support

    $2,000
  82. Polo Training FoundationLxhtchee GRVS, FL

    General support

    $2,000
  83. Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN

    General support

    $1,500
  84. Franklin AcademyNashville, TN

    Drama program

    $1,500
  85. United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    General support - women united

    $1,500
  86. Amateur Riders Club of America IncMiddleburg, VA

    General support

    $1,000
  87. American Cancer SocietyChattanooga, TN

    Relay for life

    $500
  88. Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA

    Scholarship - madison brant

    $381
  89. Sheridan County RodeoSheridan, WY

    General support

    $300
  90. Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA

    Scholarship - madison brant

    $186
  91. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Scholarship - isabel moore

    $99

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $2,511,60068% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $272,5507% of the total
  3. Education6 grants $169,5005% of the total
  4. Arts and culture6 grants $168,6245% of the total
  5. Human services4 grants $152,5004% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation5 grants $136,5004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $282,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee60 grants $4,287,748
  2. Wyoming8 grants $340,924
  3. New York4 grants $94,500
  4. Kentucky3 grants $22,000
  5. North Carolina1 grant $10,000
  6. Florida3 grants $9,500
  7. Maryland2 grants $7,500
  8. Arizona2 grants $7,005
  9. Utah1 grant $6,688
  10. Georgia3 grants $5,567

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Pamela K CuzzortSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lavinia J JohnstonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • David Y SmithPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gillian E JohnstonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert T JohnstonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Katherine TudorTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amy MooreVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $108,079
  • Matthew D BentleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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