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838 foundations that funded “University Foundation”

1. Private foundation · New York, NY

   The Shubert Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $530,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities; General operating support for dance productions and activities

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Clifton and Clara Ward Foundation

   Invitation only

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $20,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded: Operating fund; Opearting fund

3. Private foundation · Paris

   Betsy Ross Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $43,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)

   12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Environmental education; Support public education; Support for children with disabilities and rare diseases; Support for raptors; Support for youth programs

4. Private foundation · Jackson

   Charles and Debby Campbell Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $349,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2025)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Growing a Legacy III; Org # 10754100; Brazil mission trip; Women's Soccer; Support for Leon Willis

5. 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

6. Private foundation · San Diego, CA

   Arendsee Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   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

7. Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

   White Oak Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Potomac, MD

   Owen M Johnson Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $3,250 · typical grant $250 to $500 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Columbia

   The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation

   Invitation only

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $710,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

10. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Justin & Valere Potter Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $182,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Unrestricted general

11. Community foundation · Independence, MO

    Truman Heartland Community Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $527,397 · typical grant $15,000 to $113,000 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Lazard Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $8,509 · typical grant $125 to $1,600 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Andrew W Mellon Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $500,000 to $950,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support capacity building and general operations; To support conservation, digitization, research, engagement, and planning related to the hooks brothers photography studio...

14. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Michaels Family Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $28,250 · typical grant $2,500 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Halls

    Eleanor and Warren Nunn Foundation

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $237,000 · typical grant $27,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Public education donation

16. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Morris Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $51,750 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: Nov 1 · next Nov 1, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

17. Private foundation · Pleasanton, CA

    The Duffield Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $2,000 to $330,000 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community conversations - october 2024 - monthly winner; National foster survey 2024; 2024 hurricane relief grant; Aligncare's 5-year strategic plan through 2029; Open arms...

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Williams Family Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $12,600 · typical grant $500 to $6,600 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Operating fund

19. 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

20. Private foundation · Washngton, DC

    Porter Family Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $145,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it