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78 foundations that funded “Ali”

  1. Private foundation · Nashville

    Mary Elizabeth Franklin Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $33,795 · typical grant $500 to $3,900 (tax year 2025)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation to mother to mother; A fundraising event benefitting the Nashville symphony.; Donation to benefit oak hill school.; Donation to annual campaign; A fundraising event...

  2. Private foundation · Bonita Springs, FL

    Mellon Family Foundation Inc.

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $450 · typical grant $450 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational...

  3. Private foundation · Troy, MI

    The Kresge Foundation

    Takes applications

    30 Tennessee grants totaling $6.2 million · typical grant $120,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42; Project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen...

  4. 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...

  5. Private foundation · Nashville

    Msb Cockayne Fund Inc.

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    63 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $1,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    2% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  6. Private foundation · Nashville

    Horatio B & Willie J Buntin Foundation

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    49 Tennessee grants totaling $258,891 · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    16% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further charitable activities

  7. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Fugitive Foundation

    Takes applications

    41 Tennessee grants totaling $237,950 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital campaign & operating support

  8. Private foundation · Nashville

    Goad Fam Foundation

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    37 Tennessee grants totaling $155,250 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  9. Private foundation · Nashville

    Henry Laird Smith Foundation

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    33 Tennessee grants totaling $547,500 · typical grant $1,250 to $17,500 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  10. Private foundation · Brentwood

    The Houghland Foundation

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    29 Tennessee grants totaling $285,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Meals on wheels

  11. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Bauchiero Family Foundation

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    26 Tennessee grants totaling $78,017 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  12. Private foundation · Norwalk, CT

    Ge Foundation

    Takes applications

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $60,401 · typical grant $129 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gift

  13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Nicholson Foundation Inc.

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    20 Tennessee grants totaling $163,799 · typical grant $100 to $300 (tax year 2023)

  14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Judy and Noah Liff Foundation

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    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

  15. Private foundation · Whites Creek

    Hearts of the South Family Foundation

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    12 Tennessee grants totaling $22,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Unrestricited

  16. Public charity · Canton, MA

    Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $117,950 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    90% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support Sick and Hungry Kids

  17. Private foundation · Harrison, NY

    Life Extension Foundation Inc.

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    4 Tennessee grants totaling $80,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Concurrent dialysis; Science program; Research, education and other activities related to chronic renal failure and transplantation; Frank gluck patient assistance fund

  18. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Louise Bransford Frazer Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $4,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Operating expenses

  19. Private foundation · Tampa, FL

    Calvin H Reed Family Foundation Inc.

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

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the organization

  20. Private foundation · Lake Forest, IL

    Crain-Maling Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2023)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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.