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32 foundations that funded “Forward”

1. Private foundation · Nashville

   Enchiridion Foundation

   Invitation only

   82 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support for operations; For youth camp; General support for renovation project

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation Inc.

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   81 Tennessee grants totaling $346,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Capital campaign; School of nursing; Canby robinson society

3. Private foundation · Basking Ridge, NJ

   Verizon Foundation

   Invitation only

   76 Tennessee grants totaling $106,304 · typical grant $135 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Other civic / community

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   55 Tennessee grants totaling $246,450 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

   4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Memphis

   The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   52 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 15, Aug 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General - operating

6. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

   The Scripps Howard Foundation

   Ask before applying

   37 Tennessee grants totaling $49,195 · typical grant $600 to $1,250 (tax year 2024)

   55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Volunteer Gift; Matching Gift; Community Market Grant; CEO discretionary grant; Journalism Internship stipend

7. Private foundation · Memphis

   H W Durham Foundation

   Takes applications

   21 Tennessee grants totaling $414,045 · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for seniors; Providing flowers to spread joy and inspire kindness; Community support services; Medical care for seniors; Legal services

8. Public charity · Nashville

   Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

   Ask before applying

   20 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $9,513 to $174,153 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General program support

9. 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

10. Private foundation · Columbia

    Jeff and Tina Adams Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $143,400 · typical grant $500 to $4,000 (tax year 2024)

    16% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Speer Foundation

    Invitation only

    29 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · typical grant $25,000 to $130,000 (tax year 2024)

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Alexandria, VA

    Good360

    Ask before applying · Donates products, not cash

    67 Tennessee grants totaling $244 million · typical grant $11,461 to $146,998 (tax year 2024)

    68% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To assist those in need