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8,188 foundations

1. Private foundation · New York, NY

   Devine-Majors Foundation

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   21 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $2,500 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   76% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Public charity · Wellesley, MA

   Givinga Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   21 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $15,000 to $85,000 (tax year 2024)

   52% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Roger B & Evelyn W Paddison Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $157,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 31 · next Jan 31, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Mobile meals; Educational; Funding the roger b & evelyn w paddison scholarship

4. Private foundation · Franklin

   Yarbrough Family Foundation

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   20 Tennessee grants totaling $6.4 million · typical grant $200 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Grosse Pointe, MI

   Pam Lewis Foundation

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   20 Tennessee grants totaling $56,400 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,400 (tax year 2025)

   70% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Public charity · Big Island, VA

   The Society of St Andrew Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $585,584 · typical grant $6,122 to $26,199 (tax year 2025)

   55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors

7. Private foundation · Monroe, LA

   The Scott Foundation

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   20 Tennessee grants totaling $100,815 · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2023)

   35% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Education; Civic; Medical; Religious

8. Public charity · Jacksonville, FL

   Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $525,266 · typical grant $12,980 to $39,280 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   Corinne H Dale Family Foundation

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   20 Tennessee grants totaling $34,050 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Unrestricted general

10. Public charity · Nashville

    Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $9,513 to $174,153 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General program support

11. Private foundation · Marks, MS

    Self Foundation

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    20 Tennessee grants totaling $64,725 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Special kids ministry

12. Private foundation · Baltimore, MD

    Annie E Casey Foundation Inc.

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    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...

13. Public charity · Lawrenceburg

    Lawrence County Fire and Rescue Inc.

    IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · How to apply: not stated

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $733,864 · typical grant $57,067 to $66,643 (tax year 2024)

    32% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Nicholson Foundation Inc.

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    20 Tennessee grants totaling $163,799 · typical grant $100 to $300 (tax year 2023)

15. United Way · Sevierville

    United Way of Sevier County

    How to apply: not stated

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $450,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support organization for charity purposes; Support organizaiotn for charity purposes; Support organization for charity purposessupport organization for charity purposes

16. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Bailey Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Patricia & Louis Todd Family Foundation Trust

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    19 Tennessee grants totaling $518,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    The Lonnie and Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation

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    19 Tennessee grants totaling $185,685 · typical grant $2,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Burnett Unity Foundation

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    19 Tennessee grants totaling $547,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Promote cross country athletics; Prevention of child abuse; Provide women's health services.; Hospital foundation; Provide temporary shelter for homeless individuals

20. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Burgess Family Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $260,670 · typical grant $2,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

    74% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it