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Private foundation · Chattanooga

Kennedy Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

Grants in Tennessee
9 totaling $2.2M
Typical grant
$25K to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $84K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Hamilton County, Davidson County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
Total giving that year
$2.3M

How to apply

Contact
R wayne peters general counsel · Chattanooga · 4237565171
What to send
No prescribed form
Deadlines
None
Limits
All contributions are to qualified 501(c) organizations

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

What it funds most often

  • To support a public charity
  • To provide funding for a professorship
  • To fund a new building for the nursing school

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.

RecipientWherePurposeAmount
University of Chattanooga FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo fund a new building for the nursing school$1.6M
Memorial Health Care System Foundation Inc.Chattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$200K
Houston Museum of Decorative ArtsChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$100K
University of Chattanooga FoundationChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo provide funding for a professorship$100K
Skyuka HallChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$84K
The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage CenterChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$50K
Friends of Special ChildrenChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$25K
Erlanger HealthChattanooga, Hamilton CountyTo support a public charity$20K
Retrieving Independence Inc.Nashville, Davidson CountyTo support a public charity$10K

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