Wayside Foundation
Invitation OnlySignal Mountain, Tennessee · EIN 72-6241623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$57K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$118K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $21,000 |
| Richmont University | Chattanooga, TN | Christian education | $16,000 |
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixson, TN | Christian missions | $3,500 |
| Bible in the Schools | Chattanooga, TN | Christian education | $2,350 |
| Clear Creek Church of Christ | Hixson, TN | Christian missions | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $1,500 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Blazing Hope Ranch | Dayton, TN | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Grace School of Theology | The Woodlands, TX | Christian education | $1,000 |
| Kingdom Connection | Gainesville, GA | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Life Spring Community Health | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Master Media International | Redlands, CA | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Monarch Thrift Shop | Chicago, IL | Job training program | $1,000 |
| Pathway to Victory | Dallas, TX | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| The Winning Walk | Houston, TX | Christian missions | $1,000 |
| Lupton Drive Baptist Church | Chattanooga, TN | Christian missions | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,850 | 17 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $55,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601759349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6241623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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