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327 foundations that funded “Hope”

1. Private foundation · Yarmouth, ME

   Protein Foundation

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Work with Haiti partners with faith based organizations i.e. churches in Haiti to empower communities to rise from a culture of desperation to one of restored hope and...

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation

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   282 Tennessee grants totaling $2.4 million · typical grant $1,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   5 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Annual giving.; Alexis de tocqueville society.; Arch academy.; Annual giving fund.; "let's grow together" capital campaign.

3. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Frist Foundation

   Letter first

   128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   15 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...

5. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

   Robert F Stone Foundation Aka

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   115 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   7 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Charitable Event; BSF Music Fund; BSF Local Music Fund; MAC CARES Center; To support Betterfi expansion into the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Market

6. Public charity · Nashville

   Nashville Predators Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $6,553 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   10 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Fy24-25 donation, general purposes; Fy24-25 hfc donation: donation for pediatric rehabilitation project + general purposes; Funding for thrive studios, which empowers children...

7. Private foundation · Cleveland

   Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

   Takes applications

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

8. Private foundation · Nashville

   Nochera Fam Foundation

   Takes applications

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To preserve, enhance, and promote shelby park and bottoms, a nearly 1300 acre park, containing miles of trails, multiple playgrounds, facilities and historic structures for...

9. 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

10. Private foundation · Villanova, PA

    The Counihan Family Foundation

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    23 Tennessee grants totaling $950,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support regular operations; To provide quality programs and services to impact the lives of children, adolescents, and seniors throughout Middle Tennessee; To provide a...

11. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $176,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    86% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    3 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives.; To assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in Tennessee.;...

12. Private foundation · Columbia

    Crichton Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $365,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Cleveland, OH

    The Austin Memorial Foundation

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    10 Tennessee grants totaling $146,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational; Education

14. Private foundation · Mill Neck, NY

    Big Guy Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    9 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $500 (tax year 2025)

    44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Edina, MT

    James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation

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    5 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $250 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Providing food/clothing for homeless; Day home for children; Conn through live/interactive music; Pediatric medical research

16. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    Cullens for A Cause Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $18,325 · typical grant $9,162 to $9,163 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Quincy, FL

    Bates Family Foundation Inc.

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $2,000 · typical grant $500 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Payment to support veteran programs

18. Private foundation · Meridian, ID

    Sally E Anderson Family Foundation

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    2 Tennessee grants totaling $75,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

19. Public charity · Abbeville, SC

    Harvest Christian Ministries Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $59,780 · typical grant $24,000 to $35,780 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Private foundation · Mount Vernon, WA

    Sicklesteel Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $24,100 · typical grant $24,100 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Change lives, end slavery