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857 foundations in Williamson County

  1. Private foundation · Nashville

    Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Public charity · Clarksville

    Dreamchasers

    How to apply: not stated

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $682,925 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $6,650 to $17,750 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. Private foundation · Nashville

    Ezell Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    35 Tennessee grants totaling $509,800 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  4. Private foundation · Nashville

    Purity Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    33 Tennessee grants totaling $134,000 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  5. Private foundation · Nashville

    Bradford Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    29 Tennessee grants totaling $898,411 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $1,086 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  6. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Danner Foundation

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $395,500 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scoutreach program; To support high school debate program; $25,000 for General Purposes and $25,000 for Dorie Bolze Fund; $10,000 for general purposes and $10,000 for the House Fund

  7. Private foundation · Greenville, SC

    United Community Bank Foundation

    Invitation only

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $63,750 · 4 in Williamson 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...

  8. Private foundation · Nashville

    Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $8.7 million · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,760 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    10 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Fra turner fellows; Capital support for new building; Capital support for building renovations - matching campaign; Recovery in community capital campaign; Fra turner fellows 2024-25

  9. Private foundation · Nashville

    Dugas Family Foundation II Inc.

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $592,000 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    78% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Transportation - new vehicle; Able youth track and field program; Expansion project; Recovery in community-arch academy for girls; Increase capacity to serve local needs and...

  10. Private foundation · Lavergne

    1944 Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $348,500 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities

  11. Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL

    Csx Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $17,150 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $130 to $800 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Various

  12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Angel Corps

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $369,277 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $1,200 to $6,077 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community fundraising; Together campaign

  13. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Summers Foundation

    Invitation only

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $35,232 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Williams-King Foundation

    Invitation only

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $11,250 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support charity; To support park/nature conservation; To support church; Designated for boy scout troop 31; Chuckers for charity

  15. Private foundation · Nashville

    M A@rikard Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $69,300 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $4,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  16. Private foundation · Franklin

    Ahrens Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $264,000 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $2,500 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To continue ongoing programs and services

  17. Public charity · Nashville

    Mercy Multiplied America Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $152,500 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $6,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Ministry support

  18. Private foundation · College Grove

    Elizabeth and Eric Ward Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $648,955 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  19. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    James Deering Danielson Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $44,500 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Social services; Arts and humanities; Educational; Environmental; Hospitals, health and medical

  20. Public charity · Franklin

    Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $59,000 · 4 in Williamson County · typical grant $7,500 to $17,500 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Sponsor event in county; Sponser event in county

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.