The Hand Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 23-7442979 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | OSCAR H BROCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SCENIC HIGHWAY UNIT 2, CHATTANOOGA TN 37350 |
| Phone | 4234134309 |
| Form and materials | WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST OF OSCAR H. BROCK |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School of Annapolis | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Track Club | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Lookout Mountain, TN | Unrestricted grant | $3,800 |
| Back Creek Benefits Inc | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hospice | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| The Bernie House | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Southern Lit Alliance | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,850 |
| Chattanooga Rotary Club | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,750 |
| American Red Cross | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Stanford University Development Svcs | Stanford, CA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| Mckamey Animal Care and Adoption Center | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| Girls Preparatory School | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wild Trails | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wutcfm 881 | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Chattanooga State Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $37,826 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102544
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7442979
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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