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626 foundations that funded “Community Foundation”

1. 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.;...

2. 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,...

3. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   15 Tennessee grants totaling $87,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support a religious organization; To support a public charity; To support a religious, eductional organization.; To support a religious, educational organization; To spread...

4. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Staley Family Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $32,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: School for grades k - 8; Preserve the national park preserve the national park east TN largest hunger relief charity; Mental health early intervention program for middle and...

5. Private foundation · Lenoir City

   The Robert H Brethen Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $165,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2023)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2023 IRS filing

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Donation for recreation programs; Donation to support healthcare programs; Donations for underprivileged children; Donation to support wildlife programs; Donation to support...

6. Public charity · Knoxville

   Fort Sanders Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $26,674 to $371,048 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To help provide equipment, staff and patient education, rehabilitation programs and cardiopulmonary programs, CVA, brain injury and amputee support groups. Also helps provide...

7. Public charity · Jackson

   Leaders Education Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $33,500 · typical grant $6,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to elementary school-aged children; The education connection (formerly...

8. Private foundation · Savannah, GA

   The Littlejohn Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,000 · typical grant $20,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: To support the center for scholarly research, informed and creative teaching, and service to the community and society at large

9. Private foundation · Miami, FL

   John S and James L Knight Foundation

   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: To support the mission of the Memphis brooks museum of art to enrich the lives of the community through the museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs.

10. Public charity · Hudson, OH

    American Endowment Foundation

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

    320 Tennessee grants totaling $23 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Health, general; Arts, culture

11. 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...

12. 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 -...

13. Private foundation · Franklin

    Willis and Reba Johnsons Foundation

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $747,220 · typical grant $2,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To improve benefits for fire fighters and or their family when injured on the job or death.; Restoration dentistry for needy children; Friends of scouting; To serve and protect...

14. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    The Papa John's Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $7,500 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Foxwood Food Center; Shelter to Stability Program; Project Green Fork; Increasing Student Literacy Through Parent; Youth Empowerment Project Cabinets

15. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Jane I Pettway Foundation

    Takes applications

    40 Tennessee grants totaling $334,276 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31 · next Mar 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Financially needy women; Utility assistance for; Samaritan place; Jane pettway helping women; Certified nurse assistant

16. Private foundation · Houston, TX

    Laura and John Arnold Foundation

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $4.7 million · typical grant $43,867 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support grantee's states leading recovery grant program.; To support bail system data collection and data democratization, with the overall goal of providing an accurate and...

17. Private foundation · Dyersburg

    Brayton Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $5,100 · typical grant $100 to $900 (tax year 2025)

    10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted use donation; Scholarship

18. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Surdna Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $730,000 · typical grant $75,000 to $180,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

19. Private foundation · Longboat Key, FL

    Akhoury Foundation Inc.

    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: Charitable request

20. Private foundation · Mclean, VA

    Weissberg Foundation

    Invitation only

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $560,000 · typical grant $50,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Capacity support