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430 foundations that funded “Education Foundation”

1. 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...

2. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Smith Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

   86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives.; To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in Tennessee.;...

3. Private foundation · Huntingdon

   The Jones Hertiage Foundation Inc.

   IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · Invitation only

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $10,000 to $37,131 (tax year 2024)

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Religious purposes; Helping people believe, belong, trust, and come to be who god called them to be; To nurture survivor healing and strategically combat human trafficking in...

4. Private foundation · Memphis

   Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $159,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

   6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Undesignated general operating support - inspiring and empowering young creatives through the transformative power of the arts; Undesignated general operating support -...

5. Private foundation · Chickamauga, GA

   The Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston Jewell Memorial Foundation

   Invitation only

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $53,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Ih/m of jewell family women; Art, music and physical education programs; Scholarships

6. Private foundation · Waverly

   The@garney B Scott Jr Family Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $42,110 · typical grant $485 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting; To aid in religious education; To provide financial assistance for higher education; To provide financial assistance to...

7. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

8. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

   Robert F Stone Foundation Aka

   Invitation only

   115 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   7 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Charitable Event; BSF Music Fund; BSF Local Music Fund; MAC CARES Center; To support Betterfi expansion into the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Market

9. Public charity · Goodlettsville

   Dollar General Literacy Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   81 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025)

   44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: English as a second; Atoz family; Literacy support for; Bim family literacy; Literacy changes liv

10. Private foundation · Lindale, TX

    Starvit Foundation

    Invitation only

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

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Further the charity activity

11. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Arcus Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $106,654 · typical grant $504 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: 2024 grantmakers for southern progress membership support

12. Private foundation · Princeton, NJ

    Tenacre Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $197,981 to $632,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Christian science-based schools

13. Private foundation · Hurley, NY

    Novo Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $500,000 · typical grant $500,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

14. Private foundation · Parsons

    The Ayers Foundation Trust

    Takes applications

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $10.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $106,600 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded: General/operating

15. Private foundation · Washington, DC

    Public Welfare Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $100,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for gideon's trumpet redux-continued; Support for justice, not just surviving; Support for mississippi prison reform coalition; Support for towards a people's justice;...

16. Private foundation · Washington, DC

    Hill-Snowdon Foundation

    Invitation only

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $148,000 · typical grant $7,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Project support

17. Public charity · Cleveland, OH

    The Cleveland Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $482,150 · typical grant $7,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fundraising efforts and awareness organization for st. Jude children's research hospital.; Wetland conservation; Support of administrative costs to conduct the "power of...

18. Private foundation · Collierville

    Fitzgerald Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $42,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Nashville

    Daily Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $34,500 · typical grant $9,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

20. Private foundation · Durham

    Laughing Gull Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $160,000 · typical grant $35,000 to $80,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: TN prison college coalition; Southern hep collective