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202 foundations that funded “Society”
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Private foundation · Greeneville
Unaka Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
12 Tennessee grants totaling $35,086 · typical grant $240 to $4,050 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit.
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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
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Private foundation · Orlando, FL
Roth Idalia Charitable Trust
Invitation only
9 Tennessee grants totaling $87,665 · typical grant $3,981 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Nashville
Wca Charitable Foundation Tr
Invitation only
7 Tennessee grants totaling $68,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)
14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
Care Institute Group Inc.
Invitation only
7 Tennessee grants totaling $530,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Event Sponsorship; General Purpose $200K - Event Sponsorship $25K; Campaign for Building a Healthier Future - BSN Scholars Program
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Private foundation · West Conshohocken, PA
John Templeton Foundation
Takes applications
6 Tennessee grants totaling $615,323 · typical grant $23,434 to $167,527 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Tokens show: public theology, human flourishing, the good life; Mental health first responders for spiritual yearning among "religious dones"; Understanding the dynamical...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Oliver & Evelyn Smith Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $18,000 · typical grant $3,500 to $9,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: A church sharing the message of jesus christ.; To preserve and promote the history of Tennessee, focusing on East Tennessee, to educate and connect the region; Education
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Public charity · Nashville
Nashville Bar Foundation
How to apply: not stated
4 Tennessee grants totaling $50,200 · typical grant $9,350 to $16,500 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Support programs
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Equal Justice Works
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $154,350 · typical grant $7,000 to $88,350 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Fellowship support
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Public charity · Los Angeles, CA
Vca Charities
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $32,049 · typical grant $8,745 to $14,559 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Ready for rescue grant; Fighting hometown hunger
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Private foundation · Strongsville, OH
The Union Home Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
3 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 15, May 15, Aug 15, Nov 15 · next Nov 15, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Partner impact award
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Private foundation · Tuscaloosa, AL
Wilson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation only
2 Tennessee grants totaling $159 · typical grant $50 to $109 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To help provide educational services
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Private foundation · Paola, KS
The Rail Heritage Trust
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $60,550 · typical grant $15,550 to $45,000 (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Locomotive 576 eectrical components; Work on car watx 100
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Private foundation · Bristol, VA
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $3,900 · typical grant $300 to $3,600 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Donation for general support
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Public charity · Boone, NC
Samaritan's Purse
How to apply: not stated
2 Tennessee grants totaling $61,575 · typical grant $26,575 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Medical assist.
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Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI
Bissell Pet Foundation
Takes applications
2 Tennessee grants totaling $5,126 · typical grant $2,563 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: May 1, Jul 6, Oct 1, Dec 1 · next Dec 1, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers
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Private foundation · Wood Dale, IL
Nippon Express Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,400 · typical grant $1,400 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Support for Educational Programs in Japanese
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Private foundation · Owasso, OK
O R Jr and Thelma Nunley Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,800 · typical grant $1,800 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Williamsville, NY
S Kirpal Singh Family Foundation Trust
How to apply: not stated
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,500 · typical grant $1,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Columbus, OH
The George Foundation
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $100 · typical grant $100 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.