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49 foundations that funded “Shepherd's”
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Public charity · Goodlettsville
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
How to apply: not stated
81 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025)
44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: English as a second; Atoz family; Literacy support for; Bim family literacy; Literacy changes liv
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Public charity · Cohoes, NY
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply
51 Tennessee grants totaling $2.4 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,100 (tax year 2025)
28% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Religious institutions; Community & human services; Environment & animal protection; Colleges and universities; Arts and culture
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Jane I Pettway Foundation
Takes applications
40 Tennessee grants totaling $334,276 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Mar 31 · next Mar 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Financially needy women; Utility assistance for; Samaritan place; Jane pettway helping women; Certified nurse assistant
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Private foundation · Eagan, WI
J M Ragen Jr Memorial Trust
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $8,000 · typical grant $8,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Wilmington, DE
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Incorporated
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $23,000 · typical grant $8,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Toward expenses of the educational enrichment programs, to advance job readiness, career development and pre-k readiness for economically vulnerable women and children.; Toward...
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $133,504 · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)
18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Annual fund on behalf of kate caldwell nevin; Lindy hop; Genneral operations
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc.
Invitation only
26 Tennessee grants totaling $210,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)
12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Operating funds; Operating fund; University relations
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Public charity · Stamford, CT
Americares Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
21 Tennessee grants totaling $2.8 million · typical grant $20,000 to $61,100 (tax year 2024)
47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Ongoing
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Public charity · Orlando, FL
Westgate Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $20,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Donation to operating fund
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Private foundation · Seattle, WA
Amazonsmile Foundation
Invitation only
7,033 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · typical grant $27 to $147 (tax year 2023)
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Public charity · Alexandria, VA
National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc.
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $120,000 · typical grant $30,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide financial assistance with healthcare to uninsured and underinsured
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Public charity · Boston, MA
The Us Charitable Gift Trust
Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply
111 Tennessee grants totaling $4 million · typical grant $8,500 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hand Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $26,000 · typical grant $750 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)
19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Unrestricted grant
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Private foundation · Wilmington, DE
The Hartley Foundation
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11 Tennessee grants totaling $28,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)
18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Haiti fund; Raccoon Mountain trail fund
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Private foundation · Auburn, AL
E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc.
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1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,400 · typical grant $1,400 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Unrestricted use contribution
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Private foundation · Chalfont, PA
The Stewardship Foundation
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1 Tennessee grant totaling $42,000 · typical grant $42,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Supporting missionaries
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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
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Public charity · Bethesda, MD
Impactassetsinc
How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply
27 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)
58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA
Harriet Ames Charitable Trust 8162-06-40
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Franklin
The Shepherds Foundation Inc.
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $3.9 million · typical grant $20,000 to $3.1 million (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Legacy campaign; Operating fund; Medical costs
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.