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4,431 foundations in Shelby County

1. Public charity · Nashville

   Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

   How to apply: not stated

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $9,513 to $174,153 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General program support

2. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

   Burgess Family Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $260,670 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $2,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

   74% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Public charity · Washington, DC

   National Children's Alliance Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $926,981 · 1 in Shelby 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

4. Public charity · Knoxville

   Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee

   How to apply: not stated

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $19.1 million · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $299,712 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

   5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Bgc in TN programs

5. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn

   Takes applications

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Unrestricted general; Landscaping

6. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

   Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn

   Invitation only

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $332,292 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,000 to $21,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

7. Private foundation · Johnson City

   Mooneyhan Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $439,490 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $20,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   59% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $133,504 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Annual fund on behalf of kate caldwell nevin; Lindy hop; Genneral operations

9. Private foundation · Loudon

   Gerald W and Mary Ann Phillips Family Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $49,374 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $100 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Family & children services; Veterans support; Cemetary upkeep; Helping adults with special needs; Historical organization

10. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Cs Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $75,000 to $450,000 (tax year 2025)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Boston, MA

    The Schooner Foundation

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $381,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    13% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Focused Support; Scholarship

12. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Hees Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Aug 31 · next Aug 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief

13. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $87,500 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support a religious organization; To support a public charity; To support a religious, eductional organization.; To support a religious, educational organization; To spread...

14. Public charity · Spring Hill

    Legacytree Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $480,467 · 1 in Shelby 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 · Mt Juliet

    Deerfield Charitable Foundation

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    14 Tennessee grants totaling $24,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community assistance

16. Public charity · Nashville

    The Cma Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; Mental health support for music industry professionals; Music teachers of excellence...

17. Private foundation · Bristol

    Clarke Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $37,720 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer rescue; Children's hospital; Public chaity; Educational; Childrens home

18. Private foundation · Byrdstown

    Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $65,792 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization.

19. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Staley Family Foundation Inc.

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    13 Tennessee grants totaling $32,100 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: School for grades k - 8; Preserve the national park preserve the national park east TN largest hunger relief charity; Mental health early intervention program for middle and...

20. Public charity · Brownsville

    Southwest Members Care Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $110,274 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $7,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Supplies; Furniture for new office; Supplies, maintenance; Mobile units expenses; New equipment