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49 foundations that funded “Shepherd's”

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Private foundation · Seattle, WA

    Amazonsmile Foundation

    Invitation only

    7,033 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · typical grant $27 to $147 (tax year 2023)

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    The Hartley Foundation

    Invitation only

    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

  15. Private foundation · Auburn, AL

    E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    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

  16. Private foundation · Chalfont, PA

    The Stewardship Foundation

    Invitation only

    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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Private foundation · Franklin

    The Shepherds Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    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.