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9,572 foundations

1. Private foundation · Novi, MI

   Dana Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $26,287 · typical grant $750 to $5,589 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

   Al Neyer Community Foundation

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $56,325 · typical grant $200 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Covington, LA

   Fidelis Foundation

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $68,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Religious; Educational; Assist with character building program; Assist their mission to provide for the homeless, hungry, and hurting neighbors in the Knoxville area; Assist...

4. Private foundation · Covington, LA

   Clifford F Favrot Family Fund

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $46,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Council of Independent Colleges

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $226,342 · typical grant $20,000 to $51,551 (tax year 2024)

   62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Grants to colleges

6. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

   The Rust Foundation

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   8 Tennessee grants totaling $35,500 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Wayne M Wise Wellness Fund Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $109,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $22,000 (tax year 2025)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Community foundation · Lexington, KY

   Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $535,159 · typical grant $40,000 to $105,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Public charity · Memphis

   Community Alliance for the Homeless

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $2.3 million · typical grant $112,259 to $638,441 (tax year 2024)

   12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To pass through expenditure grants to sub grantees.

10. Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Wells Fargo Foundation

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $205,000 · typical grant $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Affordable Homeownership Program; Financial Empowerment: Finance Park Meets Stock Market Challenge; Project Return Opportunities for Employment; Community Land Trust _...

11. Private foundation · San Diego, CA

    Arendsee Family Foundation

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $130,200 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Phoenix

    Memorial Health Care System Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $7,750 to $69,000 (tax year 2024)

    62% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · North Canton, OH

    Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $12,937 · typical grant $100 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    William W Jenkins Char Rmdr Trust

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $24,252 · typical grant $1,516 to $6,063 (tax year 2025)

15. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

    Theodore W & Betty J Eckels Fdn-Tr

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $460,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. 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

17. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    Usg Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $6,470 · typical grant $38 to $600 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Health & Human Services; Community & Civic; Educational Institutions and Related Activities

18. Private foundation · Spartanburg, SC

    J M Smith Foundation

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $32,800 · typical grant $1,000 to $8,000 (tax year 2025)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted charitable contribution

19. Public charity · Old Hickory

    Soles4souls Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $377,463 · typical grant $23,499 to $51,505 (tax year 2024)

    88% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Free distribution of shoes and clothing

20. Public charity · Chantilly, VA

    America's Charities

    How to apply: not stated

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $283,946 · typical grant $6,910 to $60,777 (tax year 2025)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it