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834 foundations that funded “University Foundat Ion Inc”

  1. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Joel C and Bernice W Gordon Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $193,436 · typical grant $1,000 to $12,500 (tax year 2025)

    21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  2. Private foundation · Chickamauga, GA

    The Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston Jewell Memorial Foundation

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    11 Tennessee grants totaling $53,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Ih/m of jewell family women; Art, music and physical education programs; Scholarships

  3. Private foundation · Memphis

    Charles H Boyle Fon Inc.

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    17 Tennessee grants totaling $956,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

    24% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further donee's 501(c)(3) purpose

  4. Public charity · Nashville

    The Junior League of Nashville Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $7,000 to $25,660 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Literacy programs; Pediatric rehab unit; Diaper bank; Educational programs

  5. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc.

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

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $148,056 · typical grant $10,000 to $27,556 (tax year 2024)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  6. Public charity · Nashville

    Dialysis Clinic Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $100,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Medical research related to kidney function; Donation for general support

  7. Private foundation · Nashville

    Msb Cockayne Fund Inc.

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    63 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $1,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    2% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    Lilly Endowment Inc.

    Takes applications

    19 Tennessee grants totaling $18.9 million · typical grant $50,000 to $2 million (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Employee matching gift(s); Religion & cultural inst initiative; Youth on faith & service initiative; Capacity buildg-disaster relief orgs; Nurturing children-worship & prayer

  9. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    American Cancer Society Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Patient Support; Health Eq Ambassador; Extramural Research; Support/Conv Sponsor; Support/Research

  10. Public charity · Germantown

    Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $176,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Breast cancer research/educ/treatment

  11. Public charity · Boston, MA

    Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc.

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

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $596,890 · typical grant $10,000 to $140,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: DAF - Health Care & Research; DAF - Education; DAF - Religious Institutions - Synagogues; DAF - Environment

  12. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

    Care Institute Group Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $530,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Event Sponsorship; General Purpose $200K - Event Sponsorship $25K; Campaign for Building a Healthier Future - BSN Scholars Program

  13. Private foundation · Union City

    Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found

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    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

  14. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    John and Trish Foy Charitable Tr Ua Dtd 8-13-2021

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $584,388 · typical grant $4,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support the mission of the organization.; To support the mission of the church.; To support the Chattanooga humane educational society; To support the mission of the university.

  15. Public charity · Washington, DC

    The Pew Charitable Trusts

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $330,422 · typical grant $75,000 to $174,257 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Policy; Matching Gift

  16. Public charity · Jenkintown, PA

    National Philanthropic Trust

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

    338 Tennessee grants totaling $59.5 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religion; Human services; Education; Health; Public, societal benefit

  17. Public charity · New York, NY

    The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund

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

    23 Tennessee grants totaling $2.4 million · typical grant $10,000 to $125,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community outreach & enrichment programs; Scholarships & financial aid; Educational programs & other student svc; Support of environmental programs; Medical/scientific research...

  18. Public charity · Des Moines, IA

    Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines

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

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $44,000 · typical grant $8,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Event sponsorship Nashville '24; Grant distribution; Psalms 78:72 alumni scholarship; School sponsorship

  19. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitabhle Trust

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    44 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For outreach to youth and children.; For education of youth and children.; For restoration and rehabilitation programs.; For spiritual formation and education.; For providing...

  20. Private foundation · Nashville

    Martha W Banker Charitable Trust

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    29 Tennessee grants totaling $39,350 · typical grant $500 to $1,500 (tax year 2025)

    21% 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.