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26 foundations that funded “Cathedral”

  1. 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...

  2. Private foundation · Franklin

    The Elle C Lawson Foundation

    Invitation only

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $117,000 · typical grant $8,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Educational programming; Educational programs; Ministry support; Academic support; Land preservation

  3. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    The Jack Runnion Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $21,000 · typical grant $4,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2025)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  4. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Philippine American Association of East Tennessee Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $198 · typical grant $198 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  5. Private foundation · Aspen, CO

    Alpenglow Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,500 · typical grant $10,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: General charitable

  6. Private foundation · Montgomery, AL

    Doy & Margaret Mccall Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $14,584 · typical grant $1,500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: College prep educational facility; Educational institution; Religious services; Rehab for abused, addicted women; Scholarship fund for the college of arts and sciences

  7. Private foundation · Nashville

    Bryant Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $75,630 · typical grant $550 to $6,500 (tax year 2024)

    18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  8. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Boult Family Foundation C/o Mr Reber M Boult

    Invitation only

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $0 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support general funds; To support operations in cambodia

  9. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Allen Foundation C/o Reber M Boult

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $61,000 · typical grant $8,000 to $27,000 (tax year 2025)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General funds

  10. Private foundation · Nashville

    Helen & Loretta Foundation

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $70,515 · typical grant $7,295 to $31,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarship

  11. Private foundation · Nashville

    Msb Cockayne Fund Inc.

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    63 Tennessee grants totaling $1.2 million · typical grant $1,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

    2% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Henry Laird Smith Foundation

    Invitation only

    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

  13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Hunt Family Foundation of Nashville Tennessee

    Invitation only

    31 Tennessee grants totaling $133,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,500 (tax year 2025)

    23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  14. Private foundation · Memphis

    Day Foundation

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    30 Tennessee grants totaling $11.2 million · typical grant $25,000 to $335,000 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships; National growth plan

  15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Martha W Banker Charitable Trust

    Invitation only

    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

  16. Private foundation · Tomahawk, WI

    Two Eagles Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $676,000 · typical grant $35,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Tuition assistance

  17. Private foundation · Glenview, IL

    Angelus Association

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $3,175 · typical grant $100 to $1,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Operating expenses; Annual membership

  18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Cigarran Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $3,000 to $351,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  19. Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

    The Scripps Howard Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $49,195 · typical grant $600 to $1,250 (tax year 2024)

    54% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Volunteer Gift; Matching Gift; Community Market Grant; CEO discretionary grant; Journalism Internship stipend

  20. 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

Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.