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9,572 foundations

1. 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

2. Private foundation · Brentwood

   The Houghland Foundation

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   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

3. Private foundation · Brentwood

   Speer Foundation

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   29 Tennessee grants totaling $3.5 million · typical grant $25,000 to $130,000 (tax year 2024)

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   Martha W Banker Charitable Trust

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   29 Tennessee grants totaling $39,350 · typical grant $500 to $1,500 (tax year 2025)

   21% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5. Private foundation · Lebanon

   Jim Horne & Evelyn S Hankins Foundation

   Takes applications

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $195,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   7% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Assist children in the community; Provide programs and activities for seniors; Provide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment; Affordable tuition...

6. Public charity · Beaverton, OR

   City Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $3.2 million · typical grant $50,000 to $145,000 (tax year 2024)

   64% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To support enrollment growth for sy24-25; To support continued enrollment/seat growth through sy25/26; To support the successful launch of encompass community school; To...

7. 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

8. Public charity · Clarksville

   Greater Nashville Funding

   How to apply: not stated

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $391,770 · typical grant $5,923 to $15,156 (tax year 2025)

   72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Student activities

9. Private foundation · Boston, MA

   Fidelity Foundation

   Takes applications

   29 Tennessee grants totaling $37,436 · typical grant $170 to $750 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Fidelity matching gifts to education

10. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Danner Foundation

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $395,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scoutreach program; To support high school debate program; $25,000 for General Purposes and $25,000 for Dorie Bolze Fund; $10,000 for general purposes and $10,000 for the House Fund

11. 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

12. Private foundation · Newbern

    T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fund

    Takes applications · Mostly scholarships for individuals

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $63,000 · typical grant $1,800 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

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

    Funded: College education; College educatino

13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Blair J Wilson Charitable Trust

    Takes applications

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy

    How to apply: not stated

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $3.8 million · typical grant $70,505 to $147,477 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Offset funding gap caused by cuts to member cac's voca grants and program enhancement

15. Public charity · Memphis

    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $274,667 · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Silver Sponsor for Mental Health Breakfast Nov. 12, 2024; SE Gala S23-24; SE 23 Memphis TN Market Support; Year 2025 Sponsorship Support Package; 2024 BCMS Scholarship Event...

16. 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

17. 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

18. Public charity · Nashville

    Jobs for America's Graduates Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    28 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $21,157 to $69,406 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Provide payment for salaries of job specialists

19. Public charity · Knoxville

    Variety of Eastern Tennessee

    How to apply: not stated

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $212,000 · typical grant $3,000 to $8,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Funding to support to train and retain volunteer advocates.; Funds will be used for supplies, food, rental fees, background checks supporting 12 new volunteer advocates....

20. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Mary G K Fox Foundation

    Takes applications

    27 Tennessee grants totaling $181,310 · typical grant $1,000 to $9,210 (tax year 2025)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: 2022 grant request; 2024 grant request; Assistance to indigent; Web site domain and hosting; Educational audio/video