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403 foundations that funded “Scholarship”

  1. Private foundation · Hawley, PA

    Lilliput Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Innovative & transformative scholarship program designed to ensure students can achieve their dream of obtaining an undergraduate college degree.

  2. Private foundation · Palo Alto, CA

    Susie and Gideon Yu Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $50,000 · typical grant $50,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Vincent w durnan scholarship

  3. Private foundation · Cpe Girardeau, MO

    Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation

    Invitation only

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To fund scholarship for Jesse Thompson

  4. Private foundation · Johnson City

    The Jack Davis Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $0 (tax year 2025)

    Funded: To fund scholarship at north east state community college in Tennessee.

  5. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Gail C@link Education Trust

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Student higher education scholarships

  6. Private foundation · Maryville

    Marlette Family Foundation U-D-T 12172004

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,800 · typical grant $100 to $2,700 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Youth development/scholarships; Children safety

  7. Public charity · Oklahoma City, OK

    The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $55,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Undergrad seminary scholarships; Prayer room ministry support

  8. Private foundation · Dyersburg

    Lillian Rawles Educational Trust Fund

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,632 · typical grant $20,632 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To fund scholarships

  9. Private foundation · Dyersburg

    Hattie Lou Page Educational Trust Fund

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,431 · typical grant $5,431 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To fund scholarships

  10. Private foundation · Anderson, IN

    Ciaco Inc.

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $32,157 · typical grant $32,157 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Provided indirect scholarships to various organizations through direct payment of tuition, books, etc.

  11. Private foundation · Fishers, IN

    Forum Credit Union Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Higher education scholarships

  12. Private foundation · Frisco, TX

    Sheppard Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2023)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Providing academic scholarships.

  13. Private foundation · Austin, TX

    Topfer Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,000 · typical grant $20,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To support scholarships

  14. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Susan G Nokes Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $225,000 · typical grant $75,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Support of college with trustee scholarship; Support church missions

  15. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Sj & Lb Foundation Inc.

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $7,850 · typical grant $2,850 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: GPS Black Alumnae Council Endowed Scholarship Fund; String Theory Fund

  16. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc.

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Omicron Monument and Scholarship fund

  17. Private foundation · Wilmington, FL

    The William & Patricia Kassling Family

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $14,000 · typical grant $14,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Serve quest for knowledge through scholarships, teaching and outreach

  18. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Dj White Family Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $27,940 · typical grant $27,940 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General operating expense & for specail needs scholarships

  19. Private foundation · Morristown

    The Rogers Foundation Inc.

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    26 Tennessee grants totaling $126,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation - golf; Scholarship

  20. 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

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.