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50 foundations that funded “Special Kids Inc”

1. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $760,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Unrestricted funds; Belmont innovation labs; Support for purchase of refrigerated van; Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds; Outreach special projects

2. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

   J C Kennedy Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $412,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $400,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Special project support

3. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

   Act Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $1.4 million (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Special project support

4. Community foundation · Toledo, OH

   Toledo Community Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $20,949 · typical grant $10,449 to $10,500 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Donation match.; general support; helping people with special needs; Annual gift; general support

5. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

   Truist Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   26 Tennessee grants totaling $715,970 · typical grant $10,000 to $31,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   13 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Building career pathways to; Thriving communities; Strengthening small; Presidential honors; Special programs

6. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   91 Tennessee grants totaling $835,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Hope gala; Knoxville go red for women luncheon + kids cook with heart program; Annual golf tournament; 2025 - niswonger radiothon sponsorship; The classic tee sponsor / clays...

7. Private foundation · Union City

   Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found

   Invitation only

   40 Tennessee grants totaling $11.1 million · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Homes for Low Income; Christian Ministry; Outreach for disadvantaged youth; Family services; Provide daycare for at risk children

8. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Gene and Florence Monday Foundation

   Invitation only

   24 Tennessee grants totaling $230,225 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,800 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Jul 1 · next Jul 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Program for youth general fund; Support for latino community; Clothes for those in need; Improve adult, child, and family literacy in east TN; Collect items for children ages...

9. Private foundation · Hanover, MD

   Allegis Group Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,408 · typical grant $1,028 to $3,380 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Equitable Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $19,828 · typical grant $208 to $2,750 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Dec 18 · next Dec 18, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General contribution

11. Private foundation · Byrdstown

    Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $65,792 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization.

12. Public charity · Nashville

    Delta Dental of Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Event sponsorship; Event sponsorship and donation to the general fund; Donation to the general fund; Event sponsorship and donation to the capital campaign

13. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Haslam Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    32 Tennessee grants totaling $7.9 million · typical grant $20,000 to $324,000 (tax year 2024)

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community grant - boldpath program; 2024 & 2025 evergreen ball; 2024 jazz baby!; Payment on verbal pledge & two table sponsorships; School of music gala

14. Community foundation · Naples, FL

    Collier Community Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $245,371 · typical grant $11,155 to $55,000 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Human services; Environment & animals; Public, societal benefit; Education; Health

15. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives.; To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in Tennessee.;...

16. Private foundation · Memphis

    Nollie & Amanda Henington Trust Fbo Emotionally Hurt Children

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $22,050 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,550 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program to aid children

17. Public charity · Knoxville

    Variety of Eastern Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $212,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $8,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Funding to support to train and retain volunteer advocates.; Funds will be used for supplies, food, rental fees, background checks supporting 12 new volunteer advocates....

18. Private foundation · Dixon Springs

    Beasley Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $62,250 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support college preparatory school.; Support special needs education.; Support elementary and secondary education school.; Support non-denominational christian school.; Support...

19. Private foundation · Fort Myers, FL

    Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Health; Special population support; Community services

20. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Regal Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Children & family; Health; Military