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2,469 foundations in Davidson County

1. Private foundation · Nashville

   Hazen Family Foundation

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   13 Tennessee grants totaling $168,600 · 13 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Irvine, CA

   Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,050 · 13 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Research, general support & education

3. Community foundation · Memphis

   Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   307 Tennessee grants totaling $40.4 million · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,300 to $101,000 (tax year 2024)

   30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Philanthropy; Youth devel

4. United Way · Murfreesboro

   United Way of Rutherford County

   How to apply: not stated

   47 Tennessee grants totaling $694,125 · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,500 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for pregnant women; Ann campbell early learning center; Project learn and triple play program; Child abuse, community ed and drug endangered children programs; Rent and...

5. Private foundation · Union City

   Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found

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   40 Tennessee grants totaling $11.1 million · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Homes for Low Income; Christian Ministry; Outreach for disadvantaged youth; Family services; Provide daycare for at risk children

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc.

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   17 Tennessee grants totaling $760,000 · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $20,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Unrestricted funds; Belmont innovation labs; Support for purchase of refrigerated van; Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds; Outreach special projects

7. Private foundation · Dixon Springs

   Beasley Family Foundation

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   13 Tennessee grants totaling $62,250 · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support college preparatory school.; Support special needs education.; Support elementary and secondary education school.; Support non-denominational christian school.; Support...

8. Private foundation · Franklin

   The Elle C Lawson Foundation

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $117,000 · 12 in Davidson County · typical grant $8,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Educational programming; Educational programs; Ministry support; Academic support; Land preservation

9. Public charity · Denver, CO

   Charter Fund Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   23 Tennessee grants totaling $9.9 million · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $100,000 to $600,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: Charter school capacity-building; Impact and innovation; Charter school growth

10. Private foundation · Brentwood

    The Anita and Julian Saul Foundation Inc.

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    23 Tennessee grants totaling $258,558 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

11. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Barbara J Mapp Foundation

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $135,697 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 to $15,582 (tax year 2024)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Nashville

    Mission Possible

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $285,000 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Hurricane relief

13. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Summers Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $35,232 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Kelley Robertson Foundation

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    12 Tennessee grants totaling $29,100 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support charity; Support school; Support church

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Shoba Foundation

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    12 Tennessee grants totaling $125,000 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Houston, TX

    The William Stamps Farish Fund

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $405,000 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Education program support; 2025 show; Security upgrades; The women's fund - girls give fund; Paid internship program

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Bryant Family Foundation

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    11 Tennessee grants totaling $75,630 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $550 to $6,500 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Louisville, KY

    Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable

    Takes applications

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $32,790 · 11 in Davidson County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    9% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the programming, production and education outreach; To provide protection, maintenance and improvement of radnor lake; To support the conservation of Tennessee's...

19. Private foundation · Northbrook, IL

    The Allstate Foundation

    Takes applications

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $129,500 · 10 in Davidson County · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    61% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Agent - individual hh; Employee helping hands; Helping hands group grants; Disaster relief - hurricane helene and milton

20. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Goodall Family Foundation

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    32 Tennessee grants totaling $159,977 · 10 in Davidson 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