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Footprint Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is The Lupton Company. It holds total assets of $23.1M. Annual income is reported at $9.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $23.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Footprint Foundation Inc. has made 211 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, New York, California, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$37K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Footprint Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 211 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, NY, CA.
Footprint Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $6.3M across 211 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K.
Footprint Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Footprint Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHATTANOOGA, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Montague | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John P Montague | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristina Montague | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| L Thomas Montague | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alfred Smith | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice Smith | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$23.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$23.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
211
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach For America Incfor general operating support of TFA-Chattanooga | New York, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Humboldt Area FoundationFor programs and activities supported by the Footprint Fund | Bayside, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Southeast Community Capital CorporationTo support the launch and general operations of the Chattanooga small business opportunity fund | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| The Urban League Of Greater Chattanooga IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| LaunchTo support general operations of LAUNCH | Chattanooga, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga IncTo support the Revolving Impact Capital Fund | Chattanooga, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| ArtsbuildTo support operations and the 2020-2021 Artist Work Program | Chattanooga, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust IncCradle of Southern Appalachia Fund and Thriving Communities Natural Treasures | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Medicos Mission FundTo support expansion of Clinica Medicos services and Project Rejuvenation | Chattanooga, TN | $75K | 2022 |
| Purpose Point Community Resource Center IncCan We Talk/Horton Keller Center | Chattanooga, TN | $69K | 2022 |
| Chattanoogans In Action For Love Equality And BeneGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $52K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land - TennesseeTo support belonging work in South Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise IncTo support community engagement work in Oak Grove | Chattanooga, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| The ChatteryTo support Human Development series | Chattanooga, TN | $40K | 2022 |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust IncTo support the start up of the Appalachian Carbon Exchange | Chattanooga, TN | $30K | 2022 |
| GreenspacesGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $26K | 2022 |
| SplashGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $26K | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Design StudioGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga Incfor general operations as part of Footprint's Project Rejuvenation | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| The Southern Documentary FundTo support the production of The Civil Case by John Beder | Durham, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Lookout Mountain ConservancyGeneral Operations - Project Rejuvenation | Lookout Mountain, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| La Paz De DiosGeneral Operations- Project Rejuvenation | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| UnifiedProject Rejuvenation | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Pop-Up Projectfor general operations as part of Footprint's Project Rejuvenation | Soddy Daisy, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Tennessee AquariumTo support rebuilding of the Aquarium's education program | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN