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181 foundations that funded “United Way East”

1. Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL

   Csx Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $17,150 · typical grant $130 to $800 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Various

2. Public charity · Washington, DC

   New Venture Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $20,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

   69% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Arts, culture, and humanities; Civil rights, social action, advocacy; Environmental programs; Youth development and education; Technology and innovation

3. Private foundation · Florence, AL

   The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation

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   13 Tennessee grants totaling $5.2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Benevolent donation

4. Private foundation · Greeneville

   Unaka Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $35,086 · typical grant $240 to $4,050 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To provide financial support that the organization may use however it best sees fit.

5. Private foundation · Bristol

   Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation

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   12 Tennessee grants totaling $121,465 · typical grant $1,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Private foundation · Dearborn, MI

   Ford Motor Company Fund

   Invitation only

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $1.7 million · typical grant $50,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Ford community centers; Employee volunteering; Other services; Entreprenuership; Museums and cultural inst.

7. Public charity · Knoxville

   Covenant Health

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $303,948 · typical grant $10,000 to $52,000 (tax year 2024)

   17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Support for fundraisers benefitting Covenant Health hospitals; Sponsorship for two flights; Leadership development; Sponsorship of fundraiser marathon; Support for Center for...

8. Public charity · Zionsville, IN

   Aes Restaurant Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $195,726 · typical grant $10,000 to $19,054 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Various

9. Private foundation · Dalton, GA

   The Dixie Group Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   12 Tennessee grants totaling $8,700 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

10. Private foundation · Springfield

    Jacqueline D Guthrie Foundation

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    10 Tennessee grants totaling $27,050 · typical grant $1,000 to $1,500 (tax year 2025)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Public charity · Woodbridge, NJ

    The Bessemer Giving Fund

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    21 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital campaign

12. Public charity · New York, NY

    Jewish Communal Fund

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $6.6 million · typical grant $12,000 to $54,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Community foundation · Birmingham, AL

    The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

    Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $543,715 · typical grant $11,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; daf funded; Health; daf funded; Family and social services; daf funded; Community and economic development; daf funded; Faith organization; daf funded

14. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    R Brad Martin Family Foundation

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    36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    28% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program related

15. Private foundation · Franklin

    Community Health Systems Foundation

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    53 Tennessee grants totaling $366,166 · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching grant or gift

16. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hamico Inc.

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    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $2,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Monroe, MI

    La-Z-Boy Foundation

    Takes applications

    45 Tennessee grants totaling $259,000 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Public benefit; Education-libraries; Human services; Health care; Education-libraies

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation

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    44 Tennessee grants totaling $168,900 · typical grant $250 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support charity; To support conservation; To support ministry; To support education; To support literacy

19. Private foundation · Nashville

    Melkus Family Foundation

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    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

20. 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