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 “Truman”
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Community foundation · Independence, MO
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Ask before applying
7 Tennessee grants totaling $527,397 · typical grant $15,000 to $113,000 (tax year 2024)
29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Bermuda Run, NC
The Truman and Judy Doggett Family
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $15,900 · typical grant $15,900 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Flour and oil, sewing ministry
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.