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182 foundations that funded “Second Harvest Food Bank Middle”
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Private foundation · Nashville
Hunt Family Foundation of Nashville Tennessee
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31 Tennessee grants totaling $133,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,500 (tax year 2025)
23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Nashville
Ebs Foundation
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80 Tennessee grants totaling $343,400 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)
5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Nashville
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
Takes applications
48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Staley Family Foundation Inc.
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13 Tennessee grants totaling $32,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)
23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: School for grades k - 8; Preserve the national park preserve the national park east TN largest hunger relief charity; Mental health early intervention program for middle and...
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Private foundation · Union City
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found
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40 Tennessee grants totaling $11.1 million · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Homes for Low Income; Christian Ministry; Outreach for disadvantaged youth; Family services; Provide daycare for at risk children
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Private foundation · Wilmington, DE
American Electric Power Foundation
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5 Tennessee grants totaling $264,500 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: East Kentucky Disaster Recovery fund; ASP - Warmer, Safer, Drier fund; Isaiah 117 House Washington County New Build fund; Foundation support - Santa Train & Fun Fest; Second...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First TN Bank Plaza Tower
Takes applications
26 Tennessee grants totaling $159,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
5 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: Community service projects; Scholarship funding; Capital projects; Accessible equipment for; Emergency assistance
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Private foundation · Nashville
Thackston Family Foundation
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $96,500 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Elevator repair; Scholarship; Gift to food bank; Historic place markers; Empower me daycamp
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Public charity · Abingdon, VA
Food City Charitable Foundation
How to apply: not stated
49 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $10,000 to $28,000 (tax year 2025)
61% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Support the mission
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Private foundation · Attleboro, MA
Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $7,000 · typical grant $7,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Food security for seniors
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Public charity · Kingsport
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
How to apply: not stated
3 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $133,062 to $1.3 million (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Head start; Food assistance
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Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA
The Robinson Foundation No 42806
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Emergency food box program
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Private foundation · Memphis
International Paper Company Foundation
Takes applications
13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)
25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...
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Private foundation · Franklin
Saha Foundation
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $3,444 · typical grant $100 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded: Food; Pantry support
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Private foundation · Maryville
Lura-Lee G and William E Langefoundation
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $125,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Production expenses; Food pantry/general fund
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Private foundation · El Paso, TX
Michael M Peacock Foundation
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3 Tennessee grants totaling $15,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Provide housing accommodations for families experiencing homelessness; Provide food for those in need; Mental health and support services
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Private foundation · Knoxville
John L & Margaret M Riegel Foundation
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2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Advancement of the cure for Alzheimers; To Purchase food for the needy
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Jane I Pettway Foundation
Takes applications
40 Tennessee grants totaling $334,276 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Mar 31 · next Mar 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Financially needy women; Utility assistance for; Samaritan place; Jane pettway helping women; Certified nurse assistant
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Public charity · Kingsport
Eastman Credit Union
How to apply: not stated
29 Tennessee grants totaling $746,224 · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)
55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: General contribution; Event sponsorship; General contribution/event sponsorship; Development contribution; Expansion project/snap relief/event sponsorship
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Claude&eliz Robinson Chrty(mgrs) 15-5018008
Takes applications
8 Tennessee grants totaling $39,000 · typical grant $4,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded: Operational; Patient assistance; 2025 grant recipient; Participant assistance; 2022 grant request
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.