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139 foundations in Franklin County

1. Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

   Bissell Pet Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,126 · 2 in Franklin County · typical grant $2,563 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: May 1, Jul 6, Oct 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers

2. Private foundation · Wayne, PA

   E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $55,000 · 2 in Franklin County · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2023)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Futhur educational purpose; Further educational purposes

3. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

4. Community foundation · Memphis

   Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc.

   Invitation only

   417 Tennessee grants totaling $107.9 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $12,000 to $153,077 (tax year 2024)

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. United Way · Nashville

   United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   315 Tennessee grants totaling $17.4 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Program opns (cif); Donor directed designations; Sub-recipient grants

6. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Tractor Supply Company Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   135 Tennessee grants totaling $892,850 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2025)

   93% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Hometown heroes donation

7. Public charity · Abingdon, VA

   Food City Charitable Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   49 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $10,000 to $28,000 (tax year 2025)

   61% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support the mission

8. Public charity · Owasso, OK

   Folds of Honor Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   47 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $9,040 to $32,330 (tax year 2025)

   85% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Scholarship

9. United Way · Murfreesboro

   United Way of Rutherford County

   How to apply: not stated

   47 Tennessee grants totaling $694,125 · 1 in Franklin 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...

10. Private foundation · Athens

    Athens Federal Foundation

    Takes applications

    43 Tennessee grants totaling $314,160 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $3,010 to $8,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Jun 1 · next Jun 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    9 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Purchase books for Imagination Library program; Purchase of food for food pantry; Recruitment, screening and training for volunteer advocates; Funding to stock clothing and...

11. Private foundation · Franklin

    Ramsey Family Foundation Trust

    Invitation only

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $360,000 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Memphis

    The Sims Family Charitable Trust

    Invitation only

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $278,000 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $3,000 to $14,000 (tax year 2025)

    21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Tch Baulch Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $154,000 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $4,000 to $8,000 (tax year 2025)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Norwalk, CT

    Ge Foundation

    Takes applications

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $60,401 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $129 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gift

15. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Bailey Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · 1 in Franklin County · 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...

16. Private foundation · Nashville

    Patricia & Louis Todd Family Foundation Trust

    Invitation only

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $518,500 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $1,000 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $133,504 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Annual fund on behalf of kate caldwell nevin; Lindy hop; Genneral operations

18. Private foundation · Providence, RI

    Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $51,066 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $370 to $3,115 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gift to civic agency; Matching gift to education; Matching gift to enviornement agency; General support to civic agency; Matching gift to health & human services agency

19. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $133,000 to $308,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: For general scholarship support.; For nursing scholarships.; For nursing and allied health scholarships.; For general and nursing scholarships.

20. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Fort Foundation Tch

    Invitation only

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $278,100 · 1 in Franklin County · typical grant $15,450 to $18,540 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year