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229 foundations that funded “Second”

1. United Way · Murfreesboro

   United Way of Rutherford County

   How to apply: not stated

   47 Tennessee grants totaling $694,125 · typical grant $2,500 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for pregnant women; Ann campbell early learning center; Project learn and triple play program; Child abuse, community ed and drug endangered children programs; Rent and...

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Melkus Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   42 Tennessee grants totaling $3.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Blountville

   Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation

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   41 Tennessee grants totaling $171,696 · typical grant $750 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. 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

5. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Clayton Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   40 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Church general fund; K-12 school; Community health services; Scholarship fund; Dance school transportation

6. 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

7. Private foundation · New York, NC

   The Thompson Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   39 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $13,747 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 1, Aug 15 · next Mar 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. 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

9. Private foundation · Nashville

   James R Meadows Jr Foundation

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   36 Tennessee grants totaling $952,350 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: For use in the organization's exempt function

10. Private foundation · Parsons

    The Ayers Foundation Trust

    Takes applications

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $10.8 million · typical grant $1,500 to $106,600 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    Funded: General/operating

11. Private foundation · Nashville

    Sandra Schatten Foundation

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    35 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    31% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Public charity · Crossville

    United Fund of Cumberland County

    How to apply: not stated

    35 Tennessee grants totaling $358,182 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Melrose Foundation

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    34 Tennessee grants totaling $32,200 · typical grant $400 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable support; Educational support; Medical support

14. Private foundation · Nashville

    Purity Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    33 Tennessee grants totaling $134,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Henry Laird Smith Foundation

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    33 Tennessee grants totaling $547,500 · typical grant $1,250 to $17,500 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Haslam Family Foundation Inc.

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    32 Tennessee grants totaling $7.9 million · typical grant $20,000 to $324,000 (tax year 2024)

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community grant - boldpath program; 2024 & 2025 evergreen ball; 2024 jazz baby!; Payment on verbal pledge & two table sponsorships; School of music gala

17. Private foundation · Nashville

    Bradford Family Foundation

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    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

18. 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

19. Private foundation · Franklin

    Ramsey Family Foundation Trust

    Invitation only

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $360,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. United Way · Lebanon

    United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland

    How to apply: not stated

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $206,158 · typical grant $9,637 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Designated