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9,572 foundations

1. Private foundation · New York, NY

   The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust

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   6 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $163,405 to $330,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Expansion of pancreatlas connectivity platform and phenotyping of handel samples by cutting-edge single cell multiome technology; Defining molecular mechanisms of cell...

2. Public charity · New York, NY

   Nfl Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $387,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Nashville

   Jeanette Travis Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $725,000 · typical grant $75,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

4. Private foundation · Morristown

   Fountainrx Foundation Inc.

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   6 Tennessee grants totaling $37,490 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2023)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support the mission of 501(c)(3) org; Provide funds to the church

5. Private foundation · Lenoir City

   The Robert H Brethen Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $165,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2023)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2023 IRS filing

   40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Donation for recreation programs; Donation to support healthcare programs; Donations for underprivileged children; Donation to support wildlife programs; Donation to support...

6. Private foundation · Rives

   Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $62,200 · typical grant $2,000 to $23,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: ChurchIn Obion County; Equestrian; Distribute Items to Needy Children in Obion Co; Hospital/Research Facility; Create Jobs for Marginalized Women in Obion Co

7. Private foundation · Brentwood

   David Foundation

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   6 Tennessee grants totaling $55,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Ministry support

8. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Pya Foundation Fka Pershing Yoakley and Associates Foundation

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   6 Tennessee grants totaling $30,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Sponsorship; General support/hurricane helene

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   Irvin & Beverly Small Foundation

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   6 Tennessee grants totaling $61,210 · typical grant $1,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Hermitage

    Vf Foundation

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $127,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.

11. Private foundation · Memphis

    Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $242,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Cigarran Family Foundation

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $3,000 to $351,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Monteagle

    Middlebrooks-Camp Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

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

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fund organization; Family planning support; Therapeutic christian community; State park conservation; Foster community & business service

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Atticus Foundation

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $410,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

15. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Seme Foundation Inc.

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $207,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Assist women; Assist children; Education; Sport for children; Support families

16. Private foundation · Bartlett

    Midsouth Christian Care

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $197,000 · typical grant $36,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Benevolence

17. Private foundation · Kingsport

    Palmer Center Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $19,796 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,900 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Inclusive swing; Flexable seating; Mobile coffee cart; Day camp; Scholarships

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Buckner Family Char Foundation Tr

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $15,100 · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Franklin

    Pedigree Foundation

    Takes applications

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $110,940 · typical grant $10,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Animal Rescue Relief Purposes

20. Private foundation · Nashville

    Morphis Family Foundation Inc.

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    6 Tennessee grants totaling $152,500 · typical grant $10,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General use to support charitable mission