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35 foundations that funded “Housing Fund”

1. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Benwood Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   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

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Frist Foundation

   Ask before applying

   128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   15 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...

5. 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

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. Private foundation · Princeton, NJ

   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $25,256 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 82000 rwjf healthy communities -- site visit grant; 82534 advancing economic inclusion and family wellbeing across Appalachia; 80655 using measuring love to train leaders in...

10. Private foundation · Nashville

    Marjorie A Neuhoff Private Foundation Inc.

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    23 Tennessee grants totaling $245,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support arts; Youth support; Cancer support center; Serving green berets; Adoption and pet care

11. Community foundation · Memphis

    Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc.

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    307 Tennessee grants totaling $40.4 million · typical grant $10,300 to $101,000 (tax year 2024)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Philanthropy; Youth devel

12. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $87,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support a religious organization; To support a public charity; To support a religious, eductional organization.; To support a religious, educational organization; To spread...

13. Public charity · Alpharetta, GA

    Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    584 Tennessee grants totaling $63.7 million · typical grant $10,600 to $70,692 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Evangelism and missions; Spiritual development; Education; Children's and youth ministry; Community development

14. Public charity · Southeastern, PA

    Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    506 Tennessee grants totaling $32.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $37,900 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Network for Good

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    101 Tennessee grants totaling $4.1 million · typical grant $9,258 to $40,514 (tax year 2024)

    16% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it