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16 foundations that funded “Football”

1. Private foundation · Edmond, OK

   Exarti Ministries Incorporated

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,220 · typical grant $3,220 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Provide legal assistance in the formation of nations football club for underserved kids.

2. Private foundation · Morristown

   Jolley Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $104,293 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: High school football program; Feeding the hungry; Hamblen co good scout award; Classroom expenses; Appreciation gifts of meal vouchers

3. Private foundation · Cleveland

   Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

   Takes applications

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

4. Public charity · Nashville

   Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau

   Ask before applying

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $10,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Capital maintenance of this historic President's home, a popular visitor attraction; Capital maintenance of this public art project; To assist with the production of the Music...

5. Private foundation · Cookeville

   Owen Foundation

   Invitation only

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $342,930 · typical grant $1,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: Support church activities; Support a child's right to a safe and permanent home; Support pregnancy crisis; Support grieving children, teens,and adults through peer support;...

6. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

   Robert F Stone Foundation Aka

   Invitation only

   115 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

   37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   7 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Charitable Event; BSF Music Fund; BSF Local Music Fund; MAC CARES Center; To support Betterfi expansion into the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Market

7. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.

   Ask before applying

   91 Tennessee grants totaling $835,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General donation; Hope gala; Knoxville go red for women luncheon + kids cook with heart program; Annual golf tournament; 2025 - niswonger radiothon sponsorship

8. 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...

9. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Gregory Family Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $45,871 · typical grant $5,000 to $5,871 (tax year 2025)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. United Way · Chattanooga

    United Way of Greater Chattanooga

    Ask before applying

    69 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $21,689 to $64,542 (tax year 2024)

    7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    The Scripps Howard Foundation

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    37 Tennessee grants totaling $49,195 · typical grant $600 to $1,250 (tax year 2024)

    55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer Gift; Matching Gift; Community Market Grant; CEO discretionary grant; Journalism Internship stipend

12. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Goodall Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    32 Tennessee grants totaling $159,977 · 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

13. Private foundation · Morristown

    The Rogers Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $126,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation - golf; Scholarship

14. Private foundation · Coraopolis, PA

    Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

    Takes applications

    25 Tennessee grants totaling $114,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grant for youth sports; Teammate resource group grants; 10th year anniversary grants

15. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Allan Jones Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $72,741 · typical grant $300 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating funds; Operating funds & memorials; Legacy fund; Swing for hope donation

16. Public charity · Braintree, MA

    Good Sports Inc.

    Ask before applying

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $224,477 · typical grant $8,982 to $19,340 (tax year 2025)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Increase accessibility of youth sports programs to children in need.