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4,431 foundations in Shelby County

  1. Public charity · Minneapolis, MN

    Borealis Philanthropy

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $926,400 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $50,000 to $220,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the work of fiscal projects; To support the work of decarcerate Memphis; To support the work of Nashville community bail fund; To support the work of my sistah's...

  2. Private foundation · Richardson, TX

    Lii Lennox Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $17,184 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $100 to $1,000 (tax year 2023)

  3. Public charity · Miami, FL

    The Miami Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $394,330 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $18,610 to $118,305 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  4. Community foundation · Oklahoma City, OK

    Love Family Affiliated Fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $83,420 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,140 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  5. Private foundation · Memphis

    Sally Johnson Shy Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $1,956 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $250 to $1,300 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Promote Memphis; Promote plants environment; Personal growth development; Alzheimers support

  6. Private foundation · Memphis

    James H Tharp Charitable Trust

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $42,500 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Research; Renewal place

  7. Private foundation · Hanover Township, PA

    The Blackhorse Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $7,750 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Private foundation · Palatine, IL

    John Marshall Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $9,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $2,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  9. Private foundation · Marks, MS

    Younger Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $17,350 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $250 to $12,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support of charitable operations

  10. Public charity · Lakeland

    Courage Thru Cancer Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $179,517 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $40,934 to $70,735 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  11. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Raymond and Patricia Riddle Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $3,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Educationaleducational; Healthcare; Educational; Medical research

  12. Private foundation · Blairsville, GA

    Beach Road Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $175,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  13. Public charity · Memphis

    St Mary's Episcopal School

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $20,292 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $6,542 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  14. Private foundation · Lake Forest, IL

    Trustmark Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $7,148 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Contribution provided

  15. Private foundation · Cordova

    James H Prentiss Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $84,500 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $38,500 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  16. Private foundation · Cordova

    Neil and Elizabeth Griffin Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $120,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support religious and theological activities

  17. Private foundation · Memphis

    Carlos H Cantu Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Program services; Program service

  18. Private foundation · Collierville

    Albert Jay Martin Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $55,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To support the operations of new Memphis institute; To support the operations of balmoral baptist church; To support the operations of thrive Memphis

  19. Private foundation · Memphis

    Murray C & Jo P Murphey Fndtn Inc.

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Family services general funds; Community services general funds

  20. Private foundation · Collierville

    Allen Family Foundation Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · 3 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Work with deaf children; Support and counseling for snr vets; Low income education support

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.