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269 foundations in Rutherford County

1. Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA

   The Presser Foundation

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Undergraduate scholar awards

2. Public charity · Dallas, TX

   Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $344,332 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: This grant is designated for general support.

3. Private foundation · Brentwood

   John R Lindahl Foundation

   Invitation only

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $306,441 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $15,000 to $46,441 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities

4. Public charity · Brentwood

   Encore Ministry Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $100,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

5. Public charity · El Segundo, CA

   Hispanic Scholarship Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $375,490 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,316 to $67,428 (tax year 2025)

   44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To provide scholarships for students

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $741,800 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $7,500 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Gail C@link Education Trust

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · 1 in Rutherford 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

8. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Gregory Family Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $45,871 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $5,000 to $5,871 (tax year 2025)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Decaturville

   Guy and Ethel Kennedy Scholarship Fund Trust

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $12,250 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $500 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Scholarships

10. Private foundation · San Diego, CA

    Arendsee Family Foundation

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $130,200 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $239,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Signature; Social justice; Community enrichment

12. Public charity · Fairfax, VA

    Nra Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $186,713 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $5,828 to $17,035 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Competitive Shooting; General Shooting Program; Training, Safety, Education

13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $51,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Eberling Charitable Foundation

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $101,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $2,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Crime victims to network and heal.; Educational opportunities; Provide food for homeless; Provide funding for green space; Provide shelter for animals

15. Public charity · Columbia

    Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $141,809 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $15,000 to $28,433 (tax year 2024)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Annual sponsorship for awards/events; Fb bank commissions; Annual scholarship; Annual sponsorship

16. Private foundation · Jackson, MS

    Ergon Foundation Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $338,000 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $25,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Stacy adams center

17. Private foundation · Houston, TX

    Baker Hughes Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $11,351 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $91 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Public charity · Nashville, NC

    Lendlease Us Community Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $127,500 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $17,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2023)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Public charity · Washington, DC

    American Chemical Society

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $352,106 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $20,535 to $74,160 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $75,250 · 1 in Rutherford County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General contribution