Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
6 foundations that funded “Predators Foundation”
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Public charity · Nashville
Nashville Predators Foundation
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58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1M · typical grant $6,553–$10K (tax year 2024)
71% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
10 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: fy24-25 donation, general purposes; fy24-25 hfc donation: donation for pediatric rehabilitation project + general purposes; funding for thrive studios, which empowers children...
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Private foundation · Lavergne
1944 Foundation Inc.
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17 Tennessee grants totaling $348K · typical grant $5,000–$11K (tax year 2024)
29% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities
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Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH
Turner Construction Company Foundation
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38 Tennessee grants totaling $308K · typical grant $5,000–$10K (tax year 2024)
74% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Elmhurst, IL
Declaration of Tr Establishing St Rita Mercy
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $100K · typical grant $100K–$100K (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Naples, FL
Suwyn Family Foundation
Invitation only
2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,250 · typical grant $1,000–$3,250 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: public charter school; men centered skills health & shelter
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Public charity · Owasso, OK
Folds of Honor Foundation
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47 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7M · typical grant $9,040–$32K (tax year 2025)
85% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarship
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.