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30 foundations that funded “Spirit”

1. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Dustin J Wells Foundation

   Invitation only

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,125 · typical grant $125 to $6,000 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support the mission of training the homeless or incarcerated men in the culinary arts for employment; Support the mission of educating children of diverse racial and...

2. 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...

3. 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.;...

4. Community foundation · Nashville

   The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   55 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

5. Private foundation · Salem, SC

   The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $21,000 · typical grant $21,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Animal-assisted support services to reduce isolation and prevent crises

6. Private foundation · Garden City, ID

   Angels Among Us Inc.

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $100,000 · typical grant $100,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Humanitarian

7. Private foundation · Memphis

   T W Briggs Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   26 Tennessee grants totaling $690,550 · typical grant $15,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Feb 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   85% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

   Brown S & S Fdn

   Takes applications

   15 Tennessee grants totaling $285,300 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

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

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Public charity · Charlotte, NC

   Foundation for the Carolinas

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

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $2.8 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Charitable gift

10. Public charity · Boston, MA

    Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

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

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it