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589 foundations in Hamilton County

  1. Private foundation · Greenville, SC

    United Community Bank Foundation

    Invitation only

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $63,750 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $1,250 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    59% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: This is an unrestricted donation.; This donation is designated to the organization's arts programs.; This donation is designated to the Cookeville human fund.; This donation is...

  2. Public charity · Brentwood

    Tennessee Rural Health Recruitment & Retention Center Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $4.4 million · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $49,384 to $80,000 (tax year 2024)

    81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community incentive; Conference sponsorship; Community incentive/sponsorship

  3. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    The Fullgraf Foundation

    Invitation only

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $244,250 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $2,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Chattanooga green prix events including the goblin class for elementary school students and the f24 classes for middle school and high school students; To provide support for...

  4. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Truist Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $715,970 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $10,000 to $31,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    13 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Building career pathways to; Thriving communities; Strengthening small; Presidential honors; Special programs

  5. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Inspire Brands Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $335,025 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Mission Support

  6. Private foundation · Monroe, LA

    The Scott Foundation

    Invitation only

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $100,815 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2023)

    35% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Civic; Medical; Religious

  7. Public charity · Jacksonville, FL

    Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $525,266 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $12,980 to $39,280 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Public charity · Washington, DC

    National Children's Alliance Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $926,981 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $19,319 to $46,808 (tax year 2024)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Core services; Program improvement; Equipment grant; Dtvf service provision/training; Chapter core services

  9. Private foundation · Bristol

    Frizzell Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $48,350 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $250 to $750 (tax year 2024)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  10. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

  11. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Cs Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $75,000 to $450,000 (tax year 2025)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  12. Private foundation · Tomahawk, WI

    Two Eagles Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $676,000 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $35,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Tuition assistance

  13. Public charity · Washington, DC

    New Venture Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $20,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Arts, culture, and humanities; Civil rights, social action, advocacy; Environmental programs; Youth development and education; Technology and innovation

  14. Public charity · Spring Hill

    Legacytree Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $480,467 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $8,961 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide spiritual, physical, and humanitarian aid to those in need

  15. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Agape Love Foundaiton Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $389,155 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $5,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  16. Private foundation · New York, NY

    American Express Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1,505 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $24 to $222 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  17. Public charity · Seattle, WA

    Greater Good Charities

    How to apply: not stated

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $11,239 to $392,142 (tax year 2024)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for rescued animals; Support for hunger & poverty, rescued animals; Support for hunger & poverty

  18. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Gail C@link Education Trust

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $3,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Student higher education scholarships

  19. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Wollman Scholarship Fund

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $8,000 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Scholarship

  20. Private foundation · Conover, NC

    The Bolick Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $272,618 · 2 in Hamilton County · typical grant $10,000 to $74,398 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Evangelism; Discipleship; Seminary/training and equipping

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.