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1,099 foundations that funded “University”

1. Public charity · Knoxville

   Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee

   How to apply: not stated

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $15,000 to $74,251 (tax year 2024)

   83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Youth development; Mental health; Human services; Housing, shelter; Educ. Institution

2. Private foundation · Bristol

   Frizzell Foundation

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $48,350 · typical grant $250 to $750 (tax year 2024)

   12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Lavergne

   1944 Foundation Inc.

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   17 Tennessee grants totaling $348,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

   29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities

4. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $133,504 · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Annual fund on behalf of kate caldwell nevin; Lindy hop; Genneral operations

5. Private foundation · Memphis

   Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc.

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   17 Tennessee grants totaling $207,250 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   Judy and Noah Liff Foundation

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   17 Tennessee grants totaling $136,590 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Public charity · Johnson City

   Ballad Health

   How to apply: not stated

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

8. Private foundation · Providence, RI

   Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $51,066 · typical grant $370 to $3,115 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Matching gift to civic agency; Matching gift to education; Matching gift to enviornement agency; General support to civic agency; Matching gift to health & human services agency

9. Private foundation · Knoxville

   The William B Stokely Jr Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $337,450 · typical grant $1,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community ministry; Education; Health services; Community; Art education

10. Private foundation · Huntingdon

    The Jones Hertiage Foundation Inc.

    IRS revoked its tax-exempt status · Invitation only

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $10,000 to $37,131 (tax year 2024)

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Religious purposes; Helping people believe, belong, trust, and come to be who god called them to be; To nurture survivor healing and strategically combat human trafficking in...

11. Private foundation · Cleveland

    Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

    Takes applications

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

12. Public charity · Monteagle

    South Cumberland Community Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $223,939 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Hees Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Aug 31 · next Aug 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief

14. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $87,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support a religious organization; To support a public charity; To support a religious, eductional organization.; To support a religious, educational organization; To spread...

15. Private foundation · Signal Mountain

    Steve and Lisa Frost Family Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $728,700 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2025)

    13% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Memphis

    Give to Live Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $150,400 · typical grant $900 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Maria & Bernard A Pargh Family Foundation Tr

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $391,950 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Brentwood

    Summers Foundation

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $35,232 · typical grant $500 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Fort Foundation Tch

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    15 Tennessee grants totaling $278,100 · typical grant $15,450 to $18,540 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

20. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    American Cancer Society Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Patient Support; Health Eq Ambassador; Extramural Research; Support/Conv Sponsor; Support/Research