Foundations that fund Tennessee

Private foundations rarely post open calls, so look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”. You'll see foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.

2 foundations that funded “Dialysis Clinic Inc”

  1. Public charity · Nashville

    Dialysis Clinic Inc.

    Ask before applying

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $100,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Medical research related to kidney function; Donation for general support

  2. Private foundation · Harrison, NY

    Life Extension Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Concurrent dialysis; Science program; Research, education and other activities related to chronic renal failure and transplantation; Frank gluck patient assistance fund

Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.