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589 foundations in Hamilton County

1. Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI

   The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $611,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $10,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support general operations; To support a legal fellowship; To support a law student program

2. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Jobs With Justice Education Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $284,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $20,000 to $32,400 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Public charity · New York, NY

   National Urban League Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $790,513 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $121,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Direct grants to small businesses

4. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Cheryl L Vaughn Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $54,700 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Operating expenses

5. Private foundation · Fayetteville

   Creek Bed Foundation

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $135,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Educational opportunity for afghan g; Facilitating opportunities for young; Legal expenses challenging gravel pi; Landscaping costs-centennial park

6. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   The Oehmig Foundation

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $20,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Help to conserve, protect and enhance wetland habitat in norrth america.; Ensure that Tennessee's water, wildlife, and wild places will thrive for generations to come.

7. Private foundation · Signal Mountain

   Dolan Gardens Foundation

   Invitation only

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $32,500 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $2,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Azalea-related research to improve the beauty versatility and popularity of these plants; Promote horticulture; Land conservation; Conservation of TN river gorge

8. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Dugan Charitable Tr

   Invitation only

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $147,491 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $9,218 to $110,618 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

9. Public charity · Washington, DC

   The Pew Charitable Trusts

   How to apply: not stated

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $330,422 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $75,000 to $174,257 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Policy; Matching Gift

10. Private foundation · Oshkosh, WI

    Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $45,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide immediate financial support to families of towing operators who lose their lives in the line of service in our industry.; To support East Tennessee disaster relief...

11. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Points of Light Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $500,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $105,000 to $190,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community improvement project

12. Public charity · Washington, DC

    National Park Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $321,738 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $73,000 to $111,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Connect; Protect

13. Private foundation · Marks, MS

    Graeber Foundation Lewis A Lewis A Jr & James D Graeber Ttee

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $56,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $2,500 to $41,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support of charitable operations

14. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Arlington Partners Charitable

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $32,654 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $5,000 to $12,654 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To promote christian beliefs and values; To provide christian education to its students; To promote spiritual and emotional wellness; To provide protective aid to military personnel

15. Private foundation · Bristol, VA

    Donald and Betty Burke Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $1,470 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $270 to $700 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Christian ed. Mission; Assistance of the poor; Cancer patient aid; Assist children with hearing loss

16. Private foundation · Paducah, KY

    Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $175,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $15,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Share the gospel; Support christian ministry; Christian ministry; To fund christian outreach to the poor

17. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Act Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $10,000 to $1.4 million (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Special project support

18. Private foundation · Charlotte, NC

    The Dickson Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $7,500 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

19. Private foundation · Bethesda, MD

    The Educational Foundation of America

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $340,000 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $65,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Carbondale clinic; Salary and benefits arts director, arts programming, and studio build-out

20. Public charity · Newtown Square, PA

    Project Management Institute Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $35,825 · 1 in Hamilton County · typical grant $8,700 to $10,200 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it