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71 foundations that funded “America's Charities”

1. Public charity · Chantilly, VA

   America's Charities

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $283,946 · typical grant $6,910 to $60,777 (tax year 2025)

   71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Blountville

   Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundation

   Invitation only

   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

3. Public charity · Alexandria, VA

   Charities Aid Foundation America

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

   222 Tennessee grants totaling $9.1 million · typical grant $7,350 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   73% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Charitable donation

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   Mccauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee Inc.

   Takes applications

   26 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $39,293 to $115,000 (tax year 2024)

   58% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   4 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Lighting, parking lot, food equip, c; Hungry program; Robertson co land purch & matching s; Forklift, scale, fan; Water heater, food warmer, cart

5. Public charity · Alpharetta, GA

   Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

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

   584 Tennessee grants totaling $63.7 million · typical grant $10,600 to $70,692 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Evangelism and missions; Spiritual development; Education; Children's and youth ministry; Community development

6. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Bailey Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: May 31, Nov 30 · next Nov 30, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...

7. 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

8. Private foundation · Kansas City, MO

   Bluescope Foundation North America

   Takes applications

   31 Tennessee grants totaling $225,511 · typical grant $1,995 to $7,500 (tax year 2024)

   26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Matching gift; Arts; Education - youth; Community - shelter; Community - health, safety & environment

9. Private foundation · Jackson

   Ned R Mcwherter Charitable Foundation

   Invitation only

   36 Tennessee grants totaling $268,711 · typical grant $2,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2025)

   35% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10. Private foundation · Providence, RI

    Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353

    Takes applications

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $51,066 · typical grant $370 to $3,115 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Matching gift to civic agency; Matching gift to education; Matching gift to enviornement agency; General support to civic agency; Matching gift to health & human services agency

11. Public charity · Boston, MA

    Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

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

    36 Tennessee grants totaling $1.8 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    72% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

12. Private foundation · Loudon

    Gerald W and Mary Ann Phillips Family Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $49,374 · typical grant $100 to $2,000 (tax year 2025)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Family & children services; Veterans support; Cemetary upkeep; Helping adults with special needs; Historical organization

13. Community foundation · Nashville

    The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    1,155 Tennessee grants totaling $69.8 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    55 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee; For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing...

14. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Rucker-Donnell Foundation

    Takes applications

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $266,100 · typical grant $1,500 to $50,000 (tax year 2025)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable gift

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundation

    Takes applications

    79 Tennessee grants totaling $363,500 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To support charity; To support school; Underwriting support for spring outi

16. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Frist Foundation

    Letter first

    128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    15 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...

17. United Way · Nashville

    United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    315 Tennessee grants totaling $17.4 million · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program opns (cif); Donor directed designations; Sub-recipient grants

18. Private foundation · Basking Ridge, NJ

    Verizon Foundation

    Invitation only

    76 Tennessee grants totaling $106,304 · typical grant $135 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

    45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Other civic / community

19. Private foundation · St Louis, MO

    Edward Jones Foundation

    Invitation only

    136 Tennessee grants totaling $99,068 · typical grant $125 to $500 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Human services - multipurpose and other; Educational institutions and related activities; Animal-related; Health - general and rehabilitative; Community improvement

20. Private foundation · Madison

    Memorial Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    180 Tennessee grants totaling $4.3 million · typical grant $8,000 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it