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1,090 foundations that funded “University”

1. 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

2. Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA

   The Presser Foundation

   Takes applications

   10 Tennessee grants totaling $30,000 · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2024)

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

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Undergraduate scholar awards

3. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Goodfriend Foundation

   Invitation only

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $677,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

   11% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support for mission; Support business school at twu; Buildings/imprvt to facilities; Gen support for mission - religious; Goodfriend tennis reno

4. Public charity · El Segundo, CA

   Hispanic Scholarship Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $375,490 · typical grant $10,316 to $67,428 (tax year 2025)

   44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To provide scholarships for students

5. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Gail C@link Education Trust

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Student higher education scholarships

6. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

   Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship Committee

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $37,500 · typical grant $1,500 to $4,500 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Jan 15, May 1 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Scholarships; Scholarship

7. Private foundation · Niles, OH

   The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,500 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

8. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   The Columbus Phipps Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $124,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $44,500 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: May 15, Jun 15 · next May 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Educational grants

9. Private foundation · Paris

   Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   5 Tennessee grants totaling $20,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,400 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Scholarship; Scholorship

10. Public charity · New York, NY

    Studio in A School Association Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $36,570 · typical grant $5,040 to $10,080 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Arts intern program

11. Private foundation · Thompsons Station

    G Harbaugh Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $1.1 million (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support program

12. Private foundation · St Paul, MN

    Land O'lakes Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $22,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $7,500 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Member co-op matches; Independent retailer match

13. Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX

    Wilshire Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · St Petersburg, FL

    Boyd Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $10,700 · typical grant $3,100 to $4,500 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships

15. Private foundation · Northville, MI

    Cooper-Standard Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $3,000 · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarship

16. Private foundation · Gilbertsville, KY

    Reed Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $21,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Operating budget

17. Public charity · New York, NY

    Breakthrough T1d

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $972,755 · typical grant $147,312 to $550,473 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: T1d research

18. Public charity · Washington, DC

    National 4-H Council

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $328,844 · typical grant $23,060 to $241,033 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education

19. Private foundation · Naples, FL

    Don Waggoner & Zelma Waggoner Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $1,000 to $2 million (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To further the mission of the organization.

20. Public charity · Brentwood

    Ohio Valley Conference

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $629,404 · typical grant $196,468 to $236,468 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Athletic competition