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424 foundations that funded “County”

  1. Private foundation · Austin, TX

    Brandt-Burns Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $9,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Private foundation · Collierville

    The Partnership Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $47,183 · typical grant $12,183 to $35,000 (tax year 2023)

    Funded: To use for charitable contributions in the future; To fund animal rescue operations for welfare of abused and neglected animals

  3. Community foundation · Cleveland

    Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley

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

    34 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $11,000 to $51,067 (tax year 2024)

    24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donor advised distributions

  4. Public charity · Berlin, OH

    Christian Aid Ministries Foundation

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

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $92,543 · typical grant $20,000 to $31,043 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  5. Private foundation · New York, NC

    The Thompson Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    39 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $13,747 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Aug 15 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  6. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Mary G K Fox Foundation

    Takes applications

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $181,310 · typical grant $1,000 to $9,210 (tax year 2025)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: 2022 grant request; 2024 grant request; Assistance to indigent; Web site domain and hosting; Educational audio/video

  7. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First TN Bank Plaza Tower

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $159,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Community service projects; Scholarship funding; Capital projects; Accessible equipment for; Emergency assistance

  8. Private foundation · Greeneville

    Tweed Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    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

  9. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Allan Jones Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $72,741 · typical grant $300 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    81% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating funds; Operating funds & memorials; Legacy fund; Swing for hope donation

  10. Private foundation · Boston, MA

    The Schooner Foundation

    Invitation only

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

    13% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Focused Support; Scholarship

  11. Public charity · Brownsville

    Southwest Members Care Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $110,274 · 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

  12. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Two Mauds Inc.

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $69,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  13. Public charity · Knoxville

    Elgin Children's Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $289,917 · typical grant $20,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Academic; Child protection; Dental wellness; Discipleship

  14. Public charity · Manchester, NH

    For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $168,258 · typical grant $6,550 to $14,880 (tax year 2024)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  15. Private foundation · Niles, OH

    The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  16. Public charity · Franklin

    Franklin Noon Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $140,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $14,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Food insecurity; Counseling and mental health; Support re-entry to society; Housing support; Support programing

  17. Public charity · New York, NY

    Girls Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $271,306 · typical grant $10,725 to $99,743 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Pass thru affiliate; travel reimbursement, training

  18. Public charity · Summit, NJ

    Family Promise Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $108,500 · typical grant $21,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Affiliate programming support

  19. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Tapestry Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $20,219 · typical grant $500 to $7,275 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  20. United Way · Pittsburgh, PA

    The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $104,273 · typical grant $12,621 to $19,609 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donor designation

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.