Dugan Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 88-6608324 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$332K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$9,218
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,218 and $18,437.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee Regional Cancer Foundation | Cleveland, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $110,618 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Loyola Hugh School of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Saint Louis University | St Louis, MO | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,437 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $18,436 |
| Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls | Mesquite, TX | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne | Hawthorne, NY | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Easterseals | Chicago, IL | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| National Right to Life | Washington, DC | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| The Salvation Army | Albany, GA | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $9,218 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,855 | 19 |
| 2024 | $226,839 | 19 |
| 2023 | $105,284 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349101015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6608324
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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