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403 foundations that funded “Scholarship”

  1. Private foundation · Union City

    Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found

    Invitation only

    40 Tennessee grants totaling $11.1 million · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Homes for Low Income; Christian Ministry; Outreach for disadvantaged youth; Family services; Provide daycare for at risk children

  2. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Laroche Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $55,350 · typical grant $2,350 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  3. Private foundation · Allegan, MI

    Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $165,000 · typical grant $165,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  4. Private foundation · Lutherville, MD

    The Sage Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $37,500 · typical grant $37,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Program funding

  5. Private foundation · Johnston, RI

    Fm Global Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $370,096 · typical grant $370,096 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Contribution provided

  6. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Cs Foundation Inc.

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $75,000 to $450,000 (tax year 2025)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  7. Private foundation · Nashville

    Nantz Family Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $41,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Private foundation · Memphis

    Hattie G Watkins Educational Fund 2155000108

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $274,515 · typical grant $274,515 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

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

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education

  9. Private foundation · Boca Raton, FL

    Patel Family Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  10. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    The Glover Family Foundation

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

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational.

  11. Private foundation · Falls Church, VA

    The Northrop Grumman Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $6,450 · typical grant $50 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Oct 31 · next Oct 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General operating grants & matching gifts.

  12. Public charity · Chehalis, WA

    Empowering American Communities

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,375 · typical grant $3,175 to $3,200 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  13. Private foundation · Waverly

    The@garney B Scott Jr Family Foundation Inc.

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    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...

  14. Private foundation · Boca Raton, FL

    Larry & Elaine Smith Family Foundation Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  15. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Sapphire Foundation Inc.

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    3 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $2,000 (tax year 2023)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Bowties & Blossoms fund 2023; Annual Fund Support 2023-2024

  16. Private foundation · Memphis

    Goodlett Foundation

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    21 Tennessee grants totaling $354,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    10% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  17. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn

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    18 Tennessee grants totaling $332,292 · typical grant $5,000 to $21,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Ortale Family Foundation

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    9 Tennessee grants totaling $29,250 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2023)

    11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Private foundation · Union City

    Gail Latimer Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $23,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Benevolence

  20. Private foundation · Nashville

    Hawkins Family Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $533,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community - program support; Education - program support

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.