The John and Heidi Hassenfeld Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1768433 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,228.
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
11% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Synagogue | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $32,530 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $5,350 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Temple Ohabai Sholom | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $2,228 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Israel | West Hempstead, NY | General purpose | $1,800 |
| Akiva School | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,440 |
| Jewish Family Services | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,198 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $540 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $180 |
| Temple Beth-El | Birmingham, AL | General purpose | $108 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $108 |
| The Andrew Jackson Foundation | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $75 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($42,165). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,222 | 34 |
| 2024 | $57,574 | 26 |
| 2023 | $79,760 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1768433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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