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156 foundations in Sumner County

1. Private foundation · Seattle, WA

   Amazonsmile Foundation

   Invitation only

   7,033 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · 203 in Sumner County · typical grant $27 to $147 (tax year 2023)

2. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · 36 in Sumner County · 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...

3. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · 18 in Sumner County · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

4. Private foundation · Gallatin

   Goodall Family Foundation

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   32 Tennessee grants totaling $159,977 · 18 in Sumner County · typical grant $250 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   41% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. United Way · Hendersonville

   United Way of Sumner County

   How to apply: not stated

   23 Tennessee grants totaling $458,197 · 17 in Sumner County · typical grant $9,078 to $27,115 (tax year 2024)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Health focus; Financial stability; Youth opportunity; Rebuilding lives; Community resiliency

6. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   J C Garrett III Family Foundation

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   24 Tennessee grants totaling $86,015 · 16 in Sumner County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,500 (tax year 2024)

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support community programs; Support education programs; Support athletic programs; Support ministry programs

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

   How to apply: not stated

   285 Tennessee grants totaling $63.3 million · 13 in Sumner County · typical grant $23,119 to $215,432 (tax year 2024)

   27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To assist in feeding those in need

8. Private foundation · Madison

   Memorial Foundation Inc.

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   180 Tennessee grants totaling $4.3 million · 13 in Sumner County · typical grant $8,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

   30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Lakeland, FL

   Publix Super Markets Charities Inc.

   Takes applications

   214 Tennessee grants totaling $2.7 million · 11 in Sumner County · typical grant $475 to $9,377 (tax year 2024)

   19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Isaacson Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $940,000 · 8 in Sumner County · typical grant $30,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · 8 in Sumner County · typical grant $5,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For Its GeneralPurposes; For Its General Purposes

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Tennessee Titans Foundation

    Takes applications

    124 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · 7 in Sumner County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    84% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating budget

13. Public charity · Clarksville

    Greater Nashville Funding

    How to apply: not stated

    29 Tennessee grants totaling $391,770 · 7 in Sumner County · typical grant $5,923 to $15,156 (tax year 2025)

    72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Student activities

14. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Bruce Family Foundation

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    25 Tennessee grants totaling $227,600 · 7 in Sumner County · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

15. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Oak Tree Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $11,950 · 6 in Sumner County · typical grant $500 to $1,500 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Sep 30 · next Sep 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Preservation; Protect and preserve; Proivde afforable housing; Promote sumner county tourism; Creating artistic experiences for ev

16. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Tractor Supply Company Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    135 Tennessee grants totaling $892,850 · 5 in Sumner County · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)

    93% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Hometown heroes donation

17. United Way · Nashville

    United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    315 Tennessee grants totaling $17.4 million · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program opns (cif); Donor directed designations; Sub-recipient grants

18. Public charity · Clarksville

    Dreamchasers

    How to apply: not stated

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Goodlettsville

    Randall & Rhonda Ann Toney Charitable Foundation Inc.

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    9 Tennessee grants totaling $102,500 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Reading Is Fundamental Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $68,008 · 3 in Sumner County · typical grant $7,200 to $11,552 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To foster literacy