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4,431 foundations in Shelby County
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Ames, IA
Underwood Family Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $21,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,500 to $15,500 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Operational
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Private foundation · Columbus, GA
Navco Foundation Inc.
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $2,500 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · The Woodlands, TX
The Rockjensen Foundation Inc.
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $9,400 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $8,400 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Support organization's activities
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Private foundation · Glen Ridge, NJ
The Mary Cooney and Edward Essl
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: To help treat and defeat childhood cancer.; To help maintain a natural habitat for sick, old and needy elephants.
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Private foundation · Fenton, MI
Weber Family Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $0 · 1 in Shelby County (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Medical care for needy children; Wellness & counseling
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Private foundation · North Royalton, OH
The Trzcinski Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $30,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Furtherance of charitable activities
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Private foundation · Marietta, GA
The Hoenes Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Oct 1 · next Oct 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Support & assist veterans needs; General support for childrenfamilies dealing with cancer
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Private foundation · Zanesville, OH
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $20,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Austin, TX
The Kuli Family Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To support organization's purpose
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Private foundation · Birmingham, AL
Dunn-French Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $1,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To preserve and interpret james whites fort and early frontier history of birmingham; To advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases
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Public charity · Amherst, MA
Peace Development Fund
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $20,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Grundy County Capital Campaign
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Public charity · Brooklyn, NY
Ms Foundation for Women Inc.
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $26,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $16,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Belmont, MI
John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,500 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Religious institution; Children's health care
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Private foundation · Raleigh, NC
Guess Family Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Charlotte, NC
Nucor Charitable Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $300,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $50,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Wilmington, DE
Amdg Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Windermere, FL
The John & Patricia Gibbs Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To support finding cures for cancer for children; To provide support for religious activities and build sustainable ministries
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Private foundation · Greenville, SC
One Graycliff
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,500 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To fulfill the charitable objectives of the charity.
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Private foundation · North Wilkesboro, NC
The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $115,000 · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $40,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Parade & Community Outreach
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.