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430 foundations that funded “Education Foundation”

  1. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Robert L and Kathrina H Maclellan Foundation

    Takes applications

    34 Tennessee grants totaling $2.8 million · typical grant $14,000 to $80,000 (tax year 2024)

    32% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For education of youth and children.; For outreach to families.; For holistic community outreach and development.; For outreach to the indigent.; For spiritual formation and education.

  2. Private foundation · Baltimore, MD

    Annie E Casey Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $30,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Provide general operating support; Support to identify diversion programs in Memphis and conduct community conversations about the need for diversion and prevention...

  3. Private foundation · Seattle, WA

    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    Takes applications

    18 Tennessee grants totaling $8.2 million · typical grant $125,000 to $606,651 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: K-12 education; Public awareness and analysis; Pneumonia & pandemic preparedness; K-12 education; postsecondary education; public awareness and analysis; Postsecondary education

  4. Private foundation · Signal Mountain

    Wayside Foundation

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $50,850 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,500 (tax year 2025)

    9% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Christian missions; Christian education

  5. Private foundation · San Diego, CA

    Sempra Foundation

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $27,442 · typical grant $83 to $1,680 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: International; Education; Health; Medical research; Animals

  6. Community foundation · Springfield, MA

    Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $28,800 · typical grant $7,000 to $11,800 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: P: human services; B: education; E: health care

  7. Private foundation · Harrison, NY

    Mary P Dolciani Halloran Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $25,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support the arts education program and student matinees; Promote literacy for underserved youth; Veterinary care for rescued animals

  8. Public charity · Nashville

    The Nashville Chamber Public Benefit Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $202,363 to $981,607 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: K-12 & post secondary education - career readiness (jpmorgan chase); K-12 & post secondary education - career readiness (jpmorgan chase), partnership 2030 initiative, &...

  9. Private foundation · Beverly Hills, CA

    The Smidt Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $57,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 2024 harbor freight tools for schools prize for teaching excellence - school award; 2024 harbor freight tools for schools prize for teaching excellence - individual award;...

  10. Public charity · Johnson City

    Johnson City Public Schools Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $21,266 · typical grant $5,038 to $8,606 (tax year 2022)

    Funded: To assist in education goals

  11. Public charity · Los Angeles, CA

    Find Your Light Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $17,000 · typical grant $7,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide a vital service to the underserved population through arts education programs

  12. Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA

    The Tioga Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $500 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To provide support for early childhood education and childcare services; To provide support of research and treatment of childhood diseases and illnesses

  13. Private foundation · Kittredge, CO

    Someone Cares Charitable Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Christian culture education

  14. Private foundation · Madison, AL

    John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,000 · typical grant $3,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To support education and the loyalty fund

  15. Private foundation · Charlotte, NC

    The Brunnemer Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,500 · typical grant $2,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide public education services, dedicated to improving the quality of educaton in hamblen county.

  16. Private foundation · Huntsville, AL

    The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $74,865 · typical grant $74,865 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Research and Education

  17. Private foundation · Boynton Beach, NY

    The Dorothy M Gillespie Foundation Inc.

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Further the training/ education of young artists

  18. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide education and family planning medical services

  19. Private foundation · Santa Ana, CA

    Hirz Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $500 · typical grant $500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To improve the welfare of families through education.

  20. Private foundation · Easton, MD

    Watson Stone Family Foundation Inc.

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $300 · typical grant $300 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Fund organized charities planned purpose children education

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.