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97 foundations that funded “Rescue Mission”

  1. Private foundation · Nashville

    Kelley Robertson Foundation

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    12 Tennessee grants totaling $29,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support charity; Support school; Support church

  2. Private foundation · Nashville

    Wca Charitable Foundation Tr

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $68,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    American Eagle Outfitters Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $22,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Apr 10, Sep 4, Dec 4 · next Dec 4, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community charity

  4. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Timothy 617 Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $138,895 · typical grant $1,000 to $22,000 (tax year 2024)

  5. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Lewis Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities

  6. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    Colegato Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $4,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  7. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Ann M Duffer Family Foundation

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    23 Tennessee grants totaling $455,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: North Carolina and Tennessee Hurricane Relief Efforts; Building Hope for Women & Children Campaign; Just Us program; Rheumatoid Arthritis Research; VUMC Pediatric rehabilitation program

  8. Private foundation · Memphis

    Bob and Susan Wilson Foundation

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    11 Tennessee grants totaling $110,300 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General - operating

  9. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Beazer Charity Foundation Inc.

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    4 Tennessee grants totaling $60,200 · typical grant $5,100 to $25,100 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  10. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    Gordon R Womack Tuw

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $44,248 · typical grant $22,124 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  11. Private foundation · Flint, MI

    Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $57,130 · typical grant $1,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs...

  12. Public charity · Big Island, VA

    The Society of St Andrew Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $585,584 · typical grant $6,122 to $26,199 (tax year 2025)

    55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors

  13. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Burnett Unity Foundation

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    19 Tennessee grants totaling $547,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Promote cross country athletics; Prevention of child abuse; Provide women's health services.; Hospital foundation; Provide temporary shelter for homeless individuals

  14. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Nazareth Foundation Inc.

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $235,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Assist those in need; To assist children; Provide clean water and hiv medical treatment; For fellowships; To assist homeless

  15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Joe & Velma Dewitt Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating funds

  16. Private foundation · Nashville

    Mullins Family Foundation

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    4 Tennessee grants totaling $19,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  17. Private foundation · Memphis

    Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc.

    Takes applications

    41 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Health, general; Housing, shelter

  18. Private foundation · Memphis

    Lichterman-Loewenberg Foundation

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    36 Tennessee grants totaling $276,800 · typical grant $2,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: For annual support; For annual grant; Unrestricted: for any program with the loewenberg college of nursing; For respite care and personal support for families; For teen job hub

  19. Private foundation · Bartlett

    Knapp Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $141,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $9,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General/operating; Senior workshop series

  20. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    In Him Resources Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $139,800 · typical grant $2,400 to $8,200 (tax year 2024)

    14% 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.