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180 foundations that funded “The United Way of Southwestern”

1. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

2. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Benwood Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   109 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $5,000 to $81,000 (tax year 2024)

   37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   5 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Periscope artist entrepreneur training; Creative entrepreneur training; Bessie smith legacy gala; Emma wheeler club & great futures; Capital support & general operating

3. Public charity · Murfreesboro

   Charity Circle of Murfreesboro

   How to apply: not stated

   38 Tennessee grants totaling $697,650 · typical grant $8,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Contribution to donor advised fund to be used as general support for charities

4. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Robert L and Kathrina H Maclellan Foundation

   Takes applications

   34 Tennessee grants totaling $2.8 million · typical grant $14,000 to $80,000 (tax year 2024)

   32% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: For education of youth and children.; For outreach to families.; For holistic community outreach and development.; For outreach to the indigent.; For spiritual formation and education.

5. Private foundation · Morristown

   Wallace Foundation

   Takes applications

   33 Tennessee grants totaling $99,875 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

   15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Scholarship; Wallace scholarship

6. Private foundation · Morristown

   Filmtech Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   33 Tennessee grants totaling $122,400 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

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

7. Private foundation · Cheyenne, WY

   The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   31 Tennessee grants totaling $491,246 · typical grant $1,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Nashville

   Bradford Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $898,411 · typical grant $1,086 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   14% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

9. Private foundation · Brentwood

   The Houghland Foundation

   Invitation only

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $285,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Meals on wheels

10. 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

11. Private foundation · Camden, NJ

    American Water Charitable Foundationinc

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $275,925 · typical grant $1,500 to $5,500 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Morristown

    The Rogers Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $126,600 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    27% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donation - golf; Scholarship

13. Private foundation · Memphis

    T W Briggs Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $690,550 · typical grant $15,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

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

    85% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Truist Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $715,970 · typical grant $10,000 to $31,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    13 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Building career pathways to; Thriving communities; Strengthening small; Presidential honors; Special programs

15. Private foundation · Hendersonville

    J C Garrett III Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $86,015 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,500 (tax year 2024)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support community programs; Support education programs; Support athletic programs; Support ministry programs

16. Public charity · Brentwood

    Corecivic Foundation the

    How to apply: not stated

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $475,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Greeneville

    Tweed Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $410,950 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Woonsocket, RI

    Cvs Foundation

    Invitation only

    22 Tennessee grants totaling $124,385 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer challenge grants; Small grant; Scholarship - pharmacy; Scholarship grants

19. Private foundation · Henrico, VA

    Louise B Cochrane Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $150,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Public charity · Wellesley, MA

    Givinga Foundation Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $15,000 to $85,000 (tax year 2024)

    52% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it