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403 foundations that funded “Scholarship”
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Private foundation · Union City
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.