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2,469 foundations in Davidson County

1. Private foundation · Franklin

   Willis and Reba Johnsons Foundation

   Invitation only

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $747,220 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To improve benefits for fire fighters and or their family when injured on the job or death.; Restoration dentistry for needy children; Friends of scouting; To serve and protect...

2. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Aarp

   How to apply: not stated

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $144,583 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $8,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

   91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community Challenge Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative; Sponsorship of event; Sponsorship of the free rides to the polls on election day event; "Sponsorship...

3. Private foundation · Menlo Park, CA

   The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

   Takes applications

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $25,000 to $300,000 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Matching gift of staff and board members; For supporting leaders and teachers in accelerating student learning; For legal technical assistance; For leaderstrust pilot planning...

4. Private foundation · Gallatin

   Oak Tree Charitable Trust

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $11,950 · 4 in Davidson 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

5. Community foundation · Asheville, NC

   The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $418,474 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Building community & economic vitality; Promoting quality health; Religion; Assisting people in need

6. Public charity · Canton, MA

   Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $117,950 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support Sick and Hungry Kids

7. Private foundation · Washington, DC

   Public Welfare Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $100,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for gideon's trumpet redux-continued; Support for justice, not just surviving; Support for mississippi prison reform coalition; Support for towards a people's justice;...

8. Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA

   The Presser Foundation

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Nov 15 · next Nov 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Undergraduate scholar awards

9. Public charity · Nashville

   Civic TN

   How to apply: not stated

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $501,525 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $20,000 to $83,550 (tax year 2024)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Civic engagement; Regrant; Kregse; Redistricting; Election protection

10. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Louis R Draughon Foundation

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    10 Tennessee grants totaling $240,000 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $7,000 to $55,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: General support grant

11. Private foundation · Goodlettsville

    Randall & Rhonda Ann Toney Charitable Foundation Inc.

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    9 Tennessee grants totaling $102,500 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Nashville

    Humanities Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $78,709 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $8,300 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    89% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Humanities project

13. Private foundation · Mill Neck, NY

    Big Guy Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Public charity · El Segundo, CA

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $375,490 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,316 to $67,428 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide scholarships for students

15. Private foundation · Boynton Beach, FL

    Nat R & Martha M Knaster Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $85,500 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $5,000 to $17,000 (tax year 2024)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Unrestricted $10,000now campaign beta pi chapter $2,500; College fund for haslam business school at university of Tennessee; Haslam facility expense fund for new business...

16. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Reading Is Fundamental Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $68,008 · 4 in Davidson 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

17. Community foundation · Lexington, KY

    Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $535,159 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $40,000 to $105,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Wells Fargo Foundation

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $205,000 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Affordable Homeownership Program; Financial Empowerment: Finance Park Meets Stock Market Challenge; Project Return Opportunities for Employment; Community Land Trust _...

19. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Myers Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $11,200 · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donate various items to needy families; Educational scholapships; Help communities in need; Provide housing for families; School supplies-needy families

20. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Care Foundation of America Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · 4 in Davidson County · typical grant $302,000 to $420,000 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it