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13 foundations that funded “Economic & Community Development As”

1. Private foundation · Troy, MI

   The Kresge Foundation

   Takes applications

   30 Tennessee grants totaling $6.2 million · typical grant $120,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   2 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42; Project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen...

2. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

3. 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

4. Public charity · Clarksville

   Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   22 Tennessee grants totaling $2.7 million · typical grant $20,000 to $102,860 (tax year 2024)

   47% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Social services; Greenway development; Speech & swallowing; Food pantry; Med management

5. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Boyd Foundation

   Takes applications

   56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3 million · typical grant $10,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: For annual budget.; To seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences.; To preserve and enrich the diversity of art and culture in East Tennessee.; To...

6. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Lyndhurst Foundation Inc.

   Invitation only

   118 Tennessee grants totaling $6.7 million · typical grant $3,239 to $70,000 (tax year 2024)

   Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   49% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   11 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: To match LH Associates contributions; LH Associates matching program; General Operations 2024; "My Thriving Garden" Project; Health Services and Improved Database Capacity

7. Public charity · Hudson, OH

   The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

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

   54 Tennessee grants totaling $3.9 million · typical grant $7,800 to $29,250 (tax year 2024)

   61% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

8. Private foundation · Princeton, NJ

   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $2.6 million · typical grant $25,256 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   80% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 82000 rwjf healthy communities -- site visit grant; 82534 advancing economic inclusion and family wellbeing across Appalachia; 80655 using measuring love to train leaders in...

9. Private foundation · Omaha, NE

   Union Pacific Foundation

   Takes applications

   2 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   Stated deadlines: May 31 · next May 31, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community & economic development; Education (k-12)

10. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Benwood Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    109 Tennessee grants totaling $7.7 million · typical grant $5,000 to $81,000 (tax year 2024)

    37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    5 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Periscope artist entrepreneur training; Creative entrepreneur training; Bessie smith legacy gala; Emma wheeler club & great futures; Capital support & general operating

11. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitabhle Trust

    Invitation only

    44 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For outreach to youth and children.; For education of youth and children.; For restoration and rehabilitation programs.; For spiritual formation and education.; For providing...

12. Public charity · Johnson City

    Ballad Health

    How to apply: not stated

    17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

    65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

13. Public charity · Cohoes, NY

    The Ayco Charitable Foundation

    How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    51 Tennessee grants totaling $2.4 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,100 (tax year 2025)

    28% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Religious institutions; Community & human services; Environment & animal protection; Colleges and universities; Arts and culture