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9,572 foundations

1. Private foundation · Chapel Hill

   United Community Foundation

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Scholarship

2. 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.

3. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Oak Ridge Foundation

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,354 · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2024)

   92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   11 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Classroom materials/equipment; Stem education and outreach; Program assistance

4. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Staley Family Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $32,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: School for grades k - 8; Preserve the national park preserve the national park east TN largest hunger relief charity; Mental health early intervention program for middle and...

5. Private foundation · Irvine, CA

   Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

   Takes applications

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,050 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Research, general support & education

6. Public charity · Brownsville

   Southwest Members Care Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $110,274 · typical grant $7,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Supplies; Furniture for new office; Supplies, maintenance; Mobile units expenses; New equipment

7. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Share Our Strength

   How to apply: not stated

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $208,095 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: School Meals

8. Private foundation · Florence, AL

   The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $5.2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Benevolent donation

9. Public charity · Johnson City

   Mountain States Health Alliance

   How to apply: not stated

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $924,073 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   73% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Program support for children in the court system; Substandard Housing Program; Pediatrics Conference; Program Support-Center for Nursing Excellence; Program Support-College of Pharmacy

10. Public charity · Memphis

    Memphis Jewish Federation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $26,700 to $135,298 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Public charity · New York, NY

    Ernst & Young Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $275,310 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gifts

12. Public charity · Indianapolis, IN

    National Collegiate Athletic Association

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $9.9 million · typical grant $15,478 to $30,478 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Grants; Grants/Scholarships

13. Private foundation · Johnston, RI

    Citizens Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $29,301 · typical grant $103 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gifts

14. Private foundation · New York, NY

    Two Mauds Inc.

    Invitation only

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $69,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Slemp Foundation

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $90,000 · typical grant $1,250 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jul 15, Oct 31 · next Oct 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarship Grant; Program Supplies fund, Outdoor Experiences and Volunteer Training fund and Resources fund for Sequoyah Council (Lee and Wise Counties, VA); Lee and Wise...

16. Public charity · Cordova

    Bellevue Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $700,083 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    77% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. United Way · Winchester

    United Way of Franklin County

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $108,123 · typical grant $6,455 to $10,051 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. 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

19. Public charity · Beverly Hills, CA

    Edward Charles Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $558,240 · typical grant $20,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable gift

20. Public charity · Ooltewah

    Morning Pointe Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $33,800 · typical grant $1,500 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Cna practice tests