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410 foundations that funded “Community Foundations Inc”

1. Private foundation · Nashville

   Kharis Foundation

   Takes applications

   22 Tennessee grants totaling $683,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To further charitable activities

2. Community foundation · Chicago, IL

   The Chicago Community Trust

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

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $32.5 million · typical grant $15,000 to $342,704 (tax year 2024)

   55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Nashville

   Enchiridion Foundation

   Invitation only

   82 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support for operations; For youth camp; General support for renovation project

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   Washington Foundation

   Invitation only

   81 Tennessee grants totaling $799,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $14,500 (tax year 2025)

   2% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   The West End Home Foundation

   Takes applications

   44 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · typical grant $17,500 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

6. Private foundation · Boulder, CO

   The Boedecker Foundation

   Invitation only

   31 Tennessee grants totaling $751,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Program Needs; Program Revenue

7. Public charity · Nashville

   The Cma Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; Mental health support for music industry professionals; Music teachers of excellence...

8. Private foundation · Nashville

   Melkus Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   42 Tennessee grants totaling $3.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   Sandra Schatten Foundation

   Invitation only

   35 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   31% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation

    Invitation only

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $645,800 · typical grant $10,000 to $24,800 (tax year 2024)

    69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Program support and capital campaign

11. 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

12. United Way · Nashville

    United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    315 Tennessee grants totaling $17.4 million · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program opns (cif); Donor directed designations; Sub-recipient grants

13. Public charity · Indianapolis, IN

    Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

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

    338 Tennessee grants totaling $21.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $37,300 (tax year 2024)

    49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted general support

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    116 Tennessee grants totaling $413,783 · typical grant $250 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    3% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · 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

16. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    The Lonnie and Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    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

17. Public charity · Johnson City

    Ballad Health

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

18. United Way · Murfreesboro

    United Way of Rutherford County

    How to apply: not stated

    47 Tennessee grants totaling $694,125 · typical grant $2,500 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for pregnant women; Ann campbell early learning center; Project learn and triple play program; Child abuse, community ed and drug endangered children programs; Rent and...

19. Public charity · Oakland, CA

    Movement Strategy Center

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $32,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Msc daf-grant; Big we foundation-grant

20. Private foundation · Dearborn, MI

    Ford Motor Company Fund

    Invitation only

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $50,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Ford community centers; Employee volunteering; Other services; Entreprenuership; Museums and cultural inst.