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50 foundations that funded “Special Kids Inc”

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   International Paper Company Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...

2. Private foundation · St Clair Shores, MI

   Fred J Maloof Foundation

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Charitable donation

3. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

   Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third

   Invitation only

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Project/program support; General operatng

4. Private foundation · Greensboro, NC

   Hillsdale Fund

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $147,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $360,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $85,000 (tax year 2024)

   62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Charitable distribution for 2025 medal of honor celebration; Charitable distribution; Charitable distribution for 75th anniversary campaign; Charitable distribution, abc event...

6. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

7. Private foundation · Nashville

   T & T Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   70 Tennessee grants totaling $467,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General funds; Madison campus; General funds, Nashville area; Academic remediation for disadvantaged students; Helping individuals with beginning again (ged + daycare while learning)

8. Public charity · Murfreesboro

   Fcm Cares Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $41,295 · typical grant $7,500 to $8,745 (tax year 2025)

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Godsey Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $255,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Kennedy Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support a public charity; To provide funding for a professorship; To fund a new building for the nursing school

11. Public charity · Murfreesboro

    Charity Circle of Murfreesboro

    How to apply: not stated

    38 Tennessee grants totaling $697,650 · typical grant $8,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Contribution to donor advised fund to be used as general support for charities

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Kharis Foundation

    Takes applications

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $683,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further charitable activities

13. Private foundation · Alpharetta, GA

    Larry A & Edith R Cohen Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $84,676 · typical grant $84,676 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: For Special Needs Children

14. Public charity · Nashville

    Nashville Predators Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $6,553 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners 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...

15. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Burnett Unity Foundation

    Invitation only

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $547,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Promote cross country athletics; Prevention of child abuse; Provide women's health services.; Hospital foundation; Provide temporary shelter for homeless individuals

16. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Bailey Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

17. Public charity · New York, NY

    Grapevine Giving Foundation

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    30 Tennessee grants totaling $288,988 · typical grant $6,897 to $12,200 (tax year 2025)

    87% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating fund and general assistance.

18. United Way · Murfreesboro

    United Way of Rutherford County

    How to apply: not stated

    47 Tennessee grants totaling $694,125 · typical grant $2,500 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for pregnant women; Ann campbell early learning center; Project learn and triple play program; Child abuse, community ed and drug endangered children programs; Rent and...

19. Private foundation · Pine Bluff, AR

    Simmons First Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $161,521 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: General donation for youth programming; Community services; Pcn stars program; 1 school 1 mission program; Therapy tools to support children with special needs

20. Private foundation · Germantown

    Agape North Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $72,100 · typical grant $2,000 to $7,500 (tax year 2023)

    Funded: Assisting with necessaryapparel for thechildren; Assisting with necessaryapparel for the children; Serve adoptive and fosterchildren and familiesproviding holistic care.;...