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9,572 foundations

1. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Vineyard Foundation

   Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $8,074 · typical grant $200 to $457 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

2. 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

3. Private foundation · Waverly

   The@garney B Scott Jr Family Foundation Inc.

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   7 Tennessee grants totaling $42,110 · typical grant $485 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting; To aid in religious education; To provide financial assistance for higher education; To provide financial assistance to...

4. Private foundation · Columbia

   The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation

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

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

5. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust

   Takes applications

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $220,750 · typical grant $500 to $40,500 (tax year 2025)

   14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To support a public charity; To support the expansion of facing history in hamilton county, Tennessee; Educational & cultural; To support annual campaign

6. Private foundation · Fairview

   Herbert & Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation

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   7 Tennessee grants totaling $10,360 · typical grant $230 to $3,500 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Religous

7. Private foundation · Memphis

   Zuzus Petals Inc.

   Invitation only · Mostly scholarships for individuals

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $53,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: General oerations

8. Private foundation · Ooltewah

   Farrow Family Foundation

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   7 Tennessee grants totaling $22,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,000 (tax year 2025)

   43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Program fund; Student support

9. Private foundation · Columbia

   Jennie Harris Southall Memorial Trust

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   7 Tennessee grants totaling $19,574 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Jonesborough

    Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $115,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

    57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Animal Rescue; Childrens Ministry

11. Private foundation · Kingsport

    Cornelia Chason Miller Family Foundation Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $5,263 · typical grant $100 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Greatest needs

12. Private foundation · Bristol

    Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $137,295 · typical grant $3,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2025)

    57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Children's programs; New concession space; Ex director salary; Covid; Books for preschool

13. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $49,519 · typical grant $4,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Franklin

    Ahrens Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $264,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To continue ongoing programs and services

15. Private foundation · Waverly

    Ali Foundation Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $2,625 · typical grant $75 to $750 (tax year 2024)

    29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Perceptics Foundation

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $27,656 · typical grant $3,000 to $4,950 (tax year 2025)

    57% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Organization support

17. Private foundation · Greeneville

    J C Morris Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $63,060 · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; Assist foster children

18. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Bobb Family Foundation

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $68,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education - Helping those in the community facing homelessness or addiction, offering relief from poverty or illness.; Education & Welfare - Supporting children and families to...

19. Private foundation · Jackson

    Murray Foundation Inc.

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    7 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Benevolence

20. Private foundation · Boston, MA

    Analog Devices Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $9,248 · typical grant $103 to $1,030 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it