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343 foundations that funded “East”
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Oliver & Evelyn Smith Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $18,000 · typical grant $3,500 to $9,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: A church sharing the message of jesus christ.; To preserve and promote the history of Tennessee, focusing on East Tennessee, to educate and connect the region; Education
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Private foundation · St Paul, MN
Travelers Foundation
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1 Tennessee grant totaling $15,000 · typical grant $15,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Project support for Junior Achievement of East Tennessee and Travelers volunteers
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Private foundation · Owings Mills, MD
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $51,800 · typical grant $1,800 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: In loving memory of easter davissanders.; To support the cost for the participation of two schools in a financial and investment literacy program.
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Public charity · Oakland, CA
Solidaire Network Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $455,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Movement support of Community Defense of East Tennessee.; Movement support of People's Advocacy Institute; General support of Black Mycelium Project; General support of...
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Private foundation · Johnson City
The Jack Davis Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $0 (tax year 2025)
Funded: To fund scholarship at north east state community college in Tennessee.
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Private foundation · Nashville
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
4 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Relief efforts in western north carolina and eastern Tennessee from hurricane helene; Recovery in community capital campaign; Capital fund support - new building; Fall bash -...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Staley Family Foundation Inc.
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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...
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Private foundation · Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $45,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide immediate financial support to families of towing operators who lose their lives in the line of service in our industry.; To support East Tennessee disaster relief...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
91 Tennessee grants totaling $835,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Hope gala; Knoxville go red for women luncheon + kids cook with heart program; Annual golf tournament; 2025 - niswonger radiothon sponsorship; The classic tee sponsor / clays...
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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...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Gene and Florence Monday Foundation
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24 Tennessee grants totaling $230,225 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,800 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Jul 1 · next Jul 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Program for youth general fund; Support for latino community; Clothes for those in need; Improve adult, child, and family literacy in east TN; Collect items for children ages...
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
Arconic Foundation
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17 Tennessee grants totaling $587,606 · typical grant $25,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)
41% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Work-ready students through robotics and stem; 2024 sons & daughters scholarship awards for 19 recipients; Mystem (mentoring youth through stem); Youth leadership development...
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc.
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118 Tennessee grants totaling $6.7 million · typical grant $3,239 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
11 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: To match LH Associates contributions; LH Associates matching program; General Operations 2024; "My Thriving Garden" Project; Health Services and Improved Database Capacity
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation
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96 Tennessee grants totaling $13.2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
5 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Missions fund; Legacy dinner; Knox county imagination library; Data capacity building support; Community circle
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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...
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Public charity · Gatlinburg
Mountain Ways Inc.
How to apply: not stated
17 Tennessee grants totaling $3.3 million · typical grant $25,000 to $233,853 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
6 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: To provide support for the rescue of flood victims, replacement of equipment; To provide support for opening the bread basket food pantry for flood victims and lease payments...
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Private foundation · Washington, DC
Lantry Family Foundation
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5 Tennessee grants totaling $81,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2025)
60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: In support of the capital campaign for the construction of a tennis court complex in order to develop a program that can provide access for underprivileged children in the...
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc.
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $636,720 · typical grant $300,000 to $336,720 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
2 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Appalachia service project received $300,000 from the cdp truist foundation's western north carolina recovery and resiliency fund for their western north carolina helene...
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Benwood Foundation Inc.
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109 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $5,000 to $81,000 (tax year 2024)
37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
5 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Periscope artist entrepreneur training; Creative entrepreneur training; Bessie smith legacy gala; Emma wheeler club & great futures; Capital support & general operating
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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.;...
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.