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9,572 foundations

1. United Way · Bristol

   United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $418,526 · typical grant $9,000 to $53,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

2. Public charity · Nashville

   The Cma Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; Mental health support for music industry professionals; Music teachers of excellence...

3. Public charity · Dyersburg

   Workforce Innovations

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $3.4 million · typical grant $30,522 to $419,818 (tax year 2024)

   14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To support 'workforce innovation and opportunity act of 2014' activities

4. United Way · Greeneville

   Greene County United Way Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   14 Tennessee grants totaling $244,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $23,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

5. Private foundation · Jackson

   Barnabas Project

   Invitation only · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $22,388 · typical grant $891 to $2,666 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Benevolence; Benevolence - benefitting family in need; Benevolence - benefitting families in need; Benevolence - benefitting school children in need

6. Private foundation · Knoxville

   W&h Foundation

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $205,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Nashville

   Toby S Wilt Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $155,550 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

   Adams-Coggin Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $77,130 · typical grant $1,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To further the exempt organization's purpose; To further the exempt organization's purpose to assist with programs supporting medical advancement; To further the exempt...

9. Private foundation · Bristol

   Clarke Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $37,720 · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Volunteer rescue; Children's hospital; Public chaity; Educational; Childrens home

10. Private foundation · Germantown

    Irvin Lansky Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $575,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Jobs for life; Pcn program education; Teach reading skills to elementary children; Personal and career development; Jewish family services

11. Private foundation · Crossville

    Dr David Campbell Mr Roy Stone and Dr Robert H Wood Cumberland Co

    Invitation only · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $35,469 · typical grant $1,644 to $2,190 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Educational; Education

12. 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...

13. Private foundation · Memphis

    International Paper Company Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...

14. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Willayne E Towe Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $97,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    31% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Hazen Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $168,600 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Lancing

    Repairing the Breach Ministries Inc.

    Invitation only · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $23,720 · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Mission support; Single mom support; Widow support; Single dad support; Church building fund

17. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Sixteen Foundation

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $495,710 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Union City

    Promethean Foundation

    Invitation only · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $40,010 to $217,445 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Qualifying daycare scholarships; Qualifying daycare scholarship; Qualifying day care scholarship

19. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Elizabeth & Claude Robinson Charity Pct

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $327,251 · typical grant $14,875 to $29,750 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Operational; Religious

20. Private foundation · Jamestown

    Fentress County Education and Community Enhancement Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $21,950 · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

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

    Funded: Community Enhancement; Senior Prom; Christmas Shopping Spree for needy families; Senior Trip for student; Cross Country