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834 foundations that funded “University Foundat Ion Inc”

  1. Private foundation · Lavergne

    1944 Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $348,500 · 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

  2. Public charity · Nashville

    We Are One World Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $580,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. Public charity · Memphis

    The Canale Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $126,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Elonged note receivable

  4. Private foundation · Bentonville, AR

    Walton Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $10.4 million · typical grant $653,196 to $3 million (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide subgrants to promising tutoring providers, researchers, and state departments of education to support successful implementation of high-impact tutoring in schools.;...

  5. Private foundation · Bronxville, NY

    Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $2,700 · typical grant $300 to $1,400 (tax year 2023)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  6. Private foundation · New York, NY

    W P Carey Foundation Inc.

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  7. Community foundation · Colorado Springs, CO

    Christian Community Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Building fund support; "general support; Athletic fund support

  8. Community foundation · Tampa, FL

    Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc.

    How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $423,727 · typical grant $40,000 to $337,867 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support of mission

  9. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Benwood Foundation Inc.

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    109 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $5,000 to $81,000 (tax year 2024)

    37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Periscope artist entrepreneur training; Creative entrepreneur training; Bessie smith legacy gala; Emma wheeler club & great futures; Capital support & general operating

  10. Private foundation · Memphis

    Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc.

    Takes applications

    41 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Health, general; Housing, shelter

  11. Private foundation · Soddy Daisy

    Sharpe Family Foundation Inc.

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    41 Tennessee grants totaling $454,696 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program assistance; Program assist

  12. Private foundation · Greeneville

    Tweed Family Foundation Inc.

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    22 Tennessee grants totaling $410,950 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  13. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Mcreynolds Family Foundation Inc.

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    21 Tennessee grants totaling $118,375 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Assistance

  14. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc.

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    17 Tennessee grants totaling $760,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Unrestricted funds; Belmont innovation labs; Support for purchase of refrigerated van; Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds; Outreach special projects

  15. Private foundation · Memphis

    Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc.

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    17 Tennessee grants totaling $207,250 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  16. Private foundation · Little Rock, AR

    Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc.

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    12 Tennessee grants totaling $9.1 million · typical grant $30,000 to $2.5 million (tax year 2025)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Art & culture; Art education improvement

  17. Private foundation · Paris

    Betsy Ross Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $43,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Environmental education; Support public education; Support for children with disabilities and rare diseases; Support for raptors; Support for youth programs

  18. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    White Oak Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Community foundation · Oklahoma City, OK

    Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $60,250 · typical grant $5,250 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  20. Private foundation · Boise, ID

    J R Simplot Company Foundation Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $7,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 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.