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8,188 foundations

1. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Huffaker Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $241,866 · typical grant $1,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Organization support; Mobility van; Medical flight

2. Public charity · Memphis

   Second Presbyterian Church Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $30,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Little Rock, AR

   Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc.

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $9.1 million · typical grant $30,000 to $2.5 million (tax year 2025)

   14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Art & culture; Art education improvement

4. Private foundation · Louisville, KY

   Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Tr

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $87,500 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Houston, TX

   The William Stamps Farish Fund

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $405,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Education program support; 2025 show; Security upgrades; The women's fund - girls give fund; Paid internship program

6. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

   Estelle Abe & Marjorie Sanders TN Fdn

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $50,000 · typical grant $1,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Private foundation · Dearborn, MI

   Ford Motor Company Fund

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $50,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Ford community centers; Employee volunteering; Other services; Entreprenuership; Museums and cultural inst.

8. Private foundation · Fort Oglethorpe, GA

   The Bbc Foundation

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $72,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $8,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Operating funds; Award

9. Public charity · Oak Ridge

   Altrusa International Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $28,360 · typical grant $1,300 to $3,500 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Operating funds

10. Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Xcel Energy Foundation

    Invitation only

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $10,455 · typical grant $65 to $870 (tax year 2024)

    64% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant; Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant; Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant, match credit card donation (501(c)3) grant, match...

11. Public charity · Nashville

    Economic Club of Nashville Charities

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $379,655 · typical grant $15,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support general operations; Support naza program; Support itop, just us & real prog.

12. Public charity · Knoxville

    Covenant Health

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $303,948 · typical grant $10,000 to $52,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for fundraisers benefitting Covenant Health hospitals; Sponsorship for two flights; Leadership development; Sponsorship of fundraiser marathon; Support for Center for...

13. Private foundation · New York, NY

    American Express Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1,505 · typical grant $24 to $222 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

14. Public charity · Nashville

    Acm Lifting Lives

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $475,326 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Music therapy; Vumc music camp; Mental health line; Career workshop; Mental health init.

15. Public charity · Zionsville, IN

    Aes Restaurant Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $195,726 · typical grant $10,000 to $19,054 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Various

16. Public charity · Cleveland

    Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $153,408 · typical grant $6,503 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support bradley county schools; Support Cleveland city schools; Pie-center support bradley county schools

17. Private foundation · Dalton, GA

    The Dixie Group Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $8,700 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

18. Private foundation · Loma Linda, CA

    Versacare Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $186,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Religious

19. Private foundation · Shreveport, LA

    Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $24,500 · typical grant $500 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jan 5, Jul 21 · next Jan 5, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating expenses; Program services; Operating expense

20. Public charity · Nashville

    Nashville Wine Auction

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $85,000 to $135,000 (tax year 2025)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Research & Patient Services; Research and patient services