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2,472 foundations that funded “E”

  1. Private foundation · Sebring, FL

    Hummingbird Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $4,500 · typical grant $1,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Education; Scholarship funds

  2. Private foundation · Bellevue, WA

    Apex Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $12,600 · typical grant $100 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Employee matching gift - community support; Health promotion and medical research

  3. Community foundation · Detroit, MI

    Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $607,465 · typical grant $10,000 to $360,715 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Education; Health care

  4. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $106,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational

  5. Private foundation · Roanoke, VA

    Cartledge Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1,500 · typical grant $500 (tax year 2023)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education

  6. Private foundation · Eden Prairie, MN

    United Health Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $25,000 to $990,635 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: From clinic to home: enhancing rx access and chronic disease management for older adults in under-resourced communities; Integrating medical care and behavioral health services...

  7. Private foundation · Flint, MI

    The Isabel Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $120,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Feb 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: 2024-2026 pledge - general operating; Capital work; Matching grant for general operating expenses

  8. Public charity · Washington, DC

    Windward Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $510,000 · typical grant $90,000 to $220,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Environmental programs

  9. Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

    The Lambert Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $30,500 · typical grant $1,000 to $28,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Establish christian clubs in schools; Support of the childrens hospital; Distribution of bibles throughout the world

  10. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Amphion Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $11,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music

  11. Private foundation · Chicago, IL

    Ryerson Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,000 · typical grant $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education

  12. Private foundation · Hixson

    Pollys Outreach Ministries

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $31,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $27,000 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education research

  13. Private foundation · Cookeville

    Oakley First National Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $11,428 · typical grant $2,000 to $9,428 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Education

  14. Private foundation · Memphis

    Rosalie Conte Foundation 44-7300093

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $14,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education

  15. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Lewis Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

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

  16. Public charity · Memphis

    Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $68,138 · typical grant $23,000 to $45,138 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational assistance

  17. Private foundation · St Louis, MO

    Centene Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $281,500 · typical grant $25,000 to $256,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Disaster relief in TN for hurricane helene; Provide evidence-based services to children

  18. Private foundation · Plymouth, MN

    Dacosta Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $1,800 · typical grant $600 to $1,200 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Plant churches that reach the campus; Promote gospel assurance through theological depth especially focused on online ministry

  19. Private foundation · Burr Ridge, IL

    Mcs Foundation

    Takes applications

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $1,600 · typical grant $600 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational support

  20. Private foundation · Salem, OR

    Anderson Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $17,465 · typical grant $4,500 to $12,965 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Educational; Medical

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.