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9,572 foundations

1. Private foundation · Memphis

   Alpha Phi Alpha Memphis Education Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $12,300 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Feb 29 · next Feb 28, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Scholarship

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 · Memphis

   Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $207,250 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Private foundation · Loudon

   Gerald W and Mary Ann Phillips Family Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $49,374 · typical grant $100 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Family & children services; Veterans support; Cemetary upkeep; Helping adults with special needs; Historical organization

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Reynolds Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $362,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: General funds

6. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

   Adams Family Foundation II

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $186,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   59% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Nashville

   Judy and Noah Liff Foundation

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $136,590 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Memphis

   Charles H Boyle Fon Inc.

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $956,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To further donee's 501(c)(3) purpose

9. 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...

10. Public charity · Gatlinburg

    Mountain Ways Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · typical grant $25,000 to $233,853 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    6 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To provide support for the rescue of flood victims, replacement of equipment; To provide support for opening the bread basket food pantry for flood victims and lease payments...

11. Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL

    Csx Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $17,150 · typical grant $130 to $800 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Various

12. Private foundation · Providence, RI

    Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $51,066 · typical grant $370 to $3,115 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gift to civic agency; Matching gift to education; Matching gift to enviornement agency; General support to civic agency; Matching gift to health & human services agency

13. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    Arconic Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $587,606 · typical grant $25,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    41% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Work-ready students through robotics and stem; 2024 sons & daughters scholarship awards for 19 recipients; Mystem (mentoring youth through stem); Youth leadership development...

14. Public charity · Savannah

    The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $105,535 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community Events; Veterans programs; Recognition of Veterans; Medical Research; Program for Austistic Children

15. United Way · Knoxville

    United Way of Loudon County Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $233,150 · typical grant $10,000 to $16,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Program assistance

16. Private foundation · Brentwood

    The Simpson Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $67,036 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

17. Private foundation · Gallatin

    Isaacson Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $940,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Jacksboro

    Lafollette Medical Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $562,779 · typical grant $23,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Mental health programs; Medical, psychological, & educational services for abused & neglected children in the juvenile court of campbell county; Influenza vaccination program,...

19. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hand Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $26,000 · typical grant $750 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted grant

20. Private foundation · Knoxville

    The William B Stokely Jr Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $337,450 · typical grant $1,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2024)

    38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community ministry; Education; Health services; Community; Art education