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2,469 foundations in Davidson County

  1. Public charity · New York, NY

    Nfl Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $387,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Private foundation · Nashville

    Deborah and Ca Craig II Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $125,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $5,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital campaign; Operating fund; Southreach program

  3. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $115,211 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $8,000 to $26,260 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grants from donor advised funds- operating support

  4. Public charity · Nashville, NC

    Lendlease Us Community Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $127,500 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $17,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2023)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  5. Private foundation · Syosset, NY

    Les Paul Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $104,500 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

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

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Music programs; Supporting funds for music programs; Virtual bedside performance program; Fund recording studios in boys and girls clubs

  6. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Andrew W Mellon Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $500,000 to $950,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support capacity building and general operations; To support conservation, digitization, research, engagement, and planning related to the hooks brothers photography studio...

  7. Private foundation · New York, NY

    William Randolph Hearst Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $827,500 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $125,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support general operations; To support the New Art Museum for Memphis capital campaign; To support the School of Nursings micro-credentialing program and the TV News...

  8. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Michaels Family Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $28,250 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,500 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  9. Public charity · New York, NY

    Neo Philanthropy Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $342,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $12,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program Grant

  10. Private foundation · Franklin

    William H and Ella W Mcmahanfoundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $61,550 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $4,750 to $17,400 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Assistance to needy families; Contribution to university - assistance to students

  11. Private foundation · Nashville

    Hawkins Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $533,500 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community - program support; Education - program support

  12. Private foundation · Pasadena, CA

    Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $65,525 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fund transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence; Purchase tables, book shelves, etc. For working dog training; Support senior citizen programs; Support...

  13. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Tch Ruth Mcbride Polk

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $56,238 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $5,624 to $19,683 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  14. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Quest Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  15. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Tr 05242007

    IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $11,600 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support organization's mission; Support charitable organization's mi; Support organizations mission

  16. Public charity · Denison, TX

    Texoma Health Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program/project support; Annual campaign

  17. Private foundation · San Francisco, CA

    Foxhedge Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $135,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Cash grant

  18. Private foundation · Kansas City, MO

    Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $5,600 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $250 to $1,600 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL

    Mb Caddyshack Charity Golf Inc.

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $28,903 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $3,000 to $7,961 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted contribution; Unrestrictive contribution; Golf package/signed posters; Golf pacakge/signed posters

  20. Private foundation · Thomson, GA

    Watson-Brown Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $51,000 · 3 in Davidson County · typical grant $6,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Feb 8, Apr 15 · next Feb 8, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Awarded scholarship grants

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.