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130 foundations in Putnam County

1. Private foundation · Jackson

   Ned R Mcwherter Charitable Foundation

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   36 Tennessee grants totaling $268,711 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $2,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2025)

   35% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Northbrook, IL

   The Allstate Foundation

   Takes applications

   36 Tennessee grants totaling $129,500 · 1 in Putnam 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

3. Public charity · Clarksville

   Dreamchasers

   How to apply: not stated

   36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Public charity · Oklahoma City, OK

   Feed the Children Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   33 Tennessee grants totaling $5.7 million · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $23,726 to $152,603 (tax year 2024)

   27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Necessities for children and families experiencing hunger and hardship

5. Private foundation · Delray Beach, FL

   Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc.

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   30 Tennessee grants totaling $920,000 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $15,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Animal rescue; Humanitarian charity

6. Public charity · Clarksville

   Greater Nashville Funding

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $391,770 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $5,923 to $15,156 (tax year 2025)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Student activities

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy

   How to apply: not stated

   28 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $70,505 to $147,477 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Offset funding gap caused by cuts to member cac's voca grants and program enhancement

8. Private foundation · Greenville, SC

   United Community Bank Foundation

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   27 Tennessee grants totaling $63,750 · 1 in Putnam 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...

9. Private foundation · Gallatin

   Bruce Family Foundation

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   25 Tennessee grants totaling $227,600 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

10. Public charity · Brentwood

    Corecivic Foundation the

    How to apply: not stated

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $475,000 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    South Arts Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $343,478 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $5,250 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: In These Mountains - Cargill 3rd Grant; FY25 SA/NEA Regional Engagement / Arts in Community; FY24 SA/NEA Regional Engagement / Arts in Community; FY25 NEA ArtsHERE; Southern...

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Williams Family Foundation

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    18 Tennessee grants totaling $27,900 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable support; Charitable support for coleman rec center; Charitbale support

13. Public charity · Braintree, MA

    Good Sports Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $224,477 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $8,982 to $19,340 (tax year 2025)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Increase accessibility of youth sports programs to children in need.

14. Private foundation · Franklin

    Continuing the Good Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $335,699 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $7,500 to $29,000 (tax year 2025)

    13% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships

15. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Oak Ridge Foundation

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    13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,354 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2024)

    92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    11 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Classroom materials/equipment; Stem education and outreach; Program assistance

16. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Just One More Foundation

    Takes applications

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $86,126 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $2,024 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grant to support equal opportunity and second chances.

17. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Corporation for Public Broadcasting

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $630,349 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $22,300 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Pubint; Tvprg

18. Public charity · Canton, MA

    Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $117,950 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support Sick and Hungry Kids

19. Private foundation · Columbia

    West Tennessee Young Farmers & Homemakers Leadership Development

    Takes applications

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $27,300 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $2,750 to $3,250 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Governors school; Scholarships; Leadership development; Regional livestock expo/jr showcase; 4-h congress sponsorship

20. Private foundation · Ventura, CA

    Patagoniaorg

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    9 Tennessee grants totaling $180,000 · 1 in Putnam County · typical grant $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support environmental projects.