The Hartwell Foundation Corp Mr Russell J Hensley
Grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee · EIN 06-1468749
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $4MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 14Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $72MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE HARTWELL FOUNDATION CORPORATION ("HARTWELL") GRANTS AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR INNOVATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL APPLIED RESEARCH THAT POTENTIALLY BENEFITS CHILDREN. HARTWELL HAS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WHO MAINTAIN SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN SELECTING, SCREENING, INVESTIGATING AND INTERVIEWING ALL NOMINATED RESEARCHERS AS PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. THEY REVIEW RESEARCH AND MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY WITH RESEARCHERS BY VIDEO CONFERENCE AND BY TRAVELING TO THE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS. THEY MANAGE, SUPERVISE AND DIRECT THE RESEARCH, MONITOR ITS PROGRESS AND KEEP THE RESEARCHERS ON COURSE. THE EMPLOYEES HAVE SPECIALIZED SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND INVOLVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THERE IS AN ANNUAL MEETING IN WHICH RESULTS ARE PRESENTED AND SHARED.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Chefs | $1M | 2025 |
| The Salvation Army | $1M | 2025 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program | $900K | 2025 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $200K | 2025 |
| Cornell University | $150K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (14 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.thehartwellfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.