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173 foundations that funded “Area Foundation”

1. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Boyd Foundation

   Takes applications

   56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: For annual budget.; To seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences.; To preserve and enrich the diversity of art and culture in East Tennessee.; To...

2. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation

   Invitation only

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $145,164 · typical grant $6,000 to $107,164 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Replacement of outdated microscope to assist in patient surgeries; To provide eye care to undeserved children in the Chattanooga area; Providing eye care to low income,...

3. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   Ask before applying

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: 2024 support; To provide 1st time support for your important mission; General giving; Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and...

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   T & T Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   70 Tennessee grants totaling $467,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General funds; Madison campus; General funds, Nashville area; Academic remediation for disadvantaged students; Helping individuals with beginning again (ged + daycare while learning)

5. Private foundation · Athens

   Athens Federal Foundation

   Takes applications

   43 Tennessee grants totaling $314,160 · typical grant $3,010 to $8,000 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Jun 1 · next Jun 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   9 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Purchase books for Imagination Library program; Purchase of food for food pantry; Recruitment, screening and training for volunteer advocates; Funding to stock clothing and...

6. 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...

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Nashville Predators Foundation

   Ask before applying

   58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $6,553 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   10 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Fy24-25 donation, general purposes; Fy24-25 hfc donation: donation for pediatric rehabilitation project + general purposes; Funding for thrive studios, which empowers children...

8. Public charity · Knoxville

   Fort Sanders Foundation

   Ask before applying

   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...

9. Private foundation · Memphis

   J R Hyde III Foundation

   Takes applications

   108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   4 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General operating support/support for a strategic plan; General operating support/support for the Mid-South development district's organizational reboot; Support for allmemphis...

10. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Mckesson Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $180,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Godsey Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $255,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Vonore

    Hauck Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $29,022 · typical grant $3,744 to $13,200 (tax year 2025)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Rescue the poor & needy; Help recover from addiction; Ministry; Ministries

13. Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA

    Bartman Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $34,800 · typical grant $14,800 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

14. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Doctorbird Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $25,000 · typical grant $25,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

15. Private foundation · Washington, PA

    Audia Foundation

    Invitation only

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

16. Private foundation · Mystic, CT

    Artemis Foundation Ltd

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Pap smears

17. Private foundation · Wilmette, IL

    Mirapaul Foundation

    Takes applications

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

18. Private foundation · Altavista, VA

    The English Foundation

    Takes applications

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

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships

19. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    Metta Tree Foundation 43-59869

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $350,000 · typical grant $175,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

20. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Georgia Power Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $85,500 · typical grant $1,500 to $84,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Feeding programs for whitfield county, georgia; Veteran employment and health and wellness project