Private foundation · EIN 26-4731530 · Hickory, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tsh Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $912K total, median $20K. 94% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$912K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NC
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hickory Museum of ArtHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - uncrate the future capital campaign$250K
Foothills Conservency of NcMorganton, NCGeneral and unrestricted - joe mountain preserve expansion$67K
Exodus Outreach Foundation IncHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - exodus works critical capacity preservation$50K
Nc School for the Deaf at Morganton FndtnMorganton, NCGeneral and unrestricted - alder springs phase ii expansion$50K
The Salvation Army of Greater HickoryHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - red shield youth center stem ready program$40K
YMCA of Catawba ValleyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - gymnasium divider curtain & front entrance resurfacing$36K
Humane Society of Catawba CountyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - facility repairs final installment$29K
Habitat for HumanityHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - habitat repairs$28K
Catawba Science Center IncHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - dinosaur exhibit$25K
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYGeneral and unrestricted - camp oasis georgia$25K
Greater Hickory CcmHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - nutrition plus program$25K
Hart Square FoundationVale, NCGeneral and unrestricted$25K
Hickory Choral SocietyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - joy of music endowment camp$25K
Safe Harbor Rescue Mission IncHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$25K
Arts Culture CatawbaHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$20K
Ouright Youth Catawba ValleyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$20K
Western Piedmont SymphonyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$20K
Hickory Community TheatreHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$16K
Catawba Valley Leadership FoundationHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - high performance leader$15K
Centro LatinoHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - summer learning$15K
Council on Adolescents of Catawba CountyHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$15K
Women's Resource CenterHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$15K
Caldwell Halfway House IncLenoir, NCGeneral and unrestricted - nourishing recovery$12K
Ashure Ministry IncNewton, NCGeneral and unrestricted$10K
Catawba Valley Young LifeHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$10K
Hickory Soup Kitchen IncHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - family christmas dinner food cards$10K
New BeginningsHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - transporation upgrade for recovery housing$9,000
Hickory Ballet & Performing ArtsHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$7,500
James C Harper School of Performing ArtsHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted - scholarships for the underserved$7,500
Family Care CenterHickory, NCGeneral and unrestricted$6,500
Nc Long View Lions FoundationIcard, NCGeneral and unrestricted - vision after helene disaster relief$4,000
Family Enterprise USAWashington, DCGeneral and unrestricted$1,000

By state: North Carolina 30 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Tsh Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hickory, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Tsh Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tsh Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $912K across 32 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Tsh Charitable Foundation give?

North Carolina (30 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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