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154 foundations that funded “Educational Foundation Excellence”

  1. Private foundation · Memphis

    International Paper Company Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $148,535 · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)

    25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Carter county food for kids backpack program; Donated shipping for menstrual health program; Junior achievement biz town; Habitat improvement along rivers in greater Nashville...

  2. Public charity · Nashville

    The Cma Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $807,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General support for programming to enhance youth development through music learning; Mental health support for music industry professionals; Music teachers of excellence...

  3. 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...

  4. Private foundation · Charlotte, NC

    The Brunnemer Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,500 · typical grant $2,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide public education services, dedicated to improving the quality of educaton in hamblen county.

  5. Private foundation · Franklin

    Dunn Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $96,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $46,000 (tax year 2025)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support eductional excellence at Brentwood academy; Children support; Support overall education and research activities

  6. Private foundation · Beverly Hills, CA

    The Smidt Foundation

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $57,500 · typical grant $7,500 to $35,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: 2024 harbor freight tools for schools prize for teaching excellence - school award; 2024 harbor freight tools for schools prize for teaching excellence - individual award;...

  7. Private foundation · Incline Village, NV

    Offerdahl Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $150 · typical grant $150 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Mission isto recognize academic and professional excellence in engineering, promoting a well-rounded education, integrity, and lifelong learning.

  8. Private foundation · Murfreesboro

    Bobbie Solley Foundation

    Invitation only

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $340,950 · typical grant $25,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Provide funding for education in tegucigalpa, honduras; Provide trainig for peru teachers and principals; Excellence in education program funding; Funding for christian...

  9. Private foundation · New York, NY

    The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $857,743 · typical grant $857,743 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Youth and education- "bridgeup" "giddy up" grant:purpose: to offer under-resourced children a unique track to personal development, empowerment, academic excellence, and the...

  10. Private foundation · Memphis

    Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation

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    16 Tennessee grants totaling $159,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Undesignated general operating support - inspiring and empowering young creatives through the transformative power of the arts; Undesignated general operating support -...

  11. Public charity · Johnson City

    Mountain States Health Alliance

    How to apply: not stated

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $924,073 · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

    73% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program support for children in the court system; Substandard Housing Program; Pediatrics Conference; Program Support-Center for Nursing Excellence; Program Support-College of Pharmacy

  12. Private foundation · Mchenry, IL

    Follett Educational Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $100,000 · typical grant $100,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

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

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable Grant

  13. Private foundation · Dickson

    Goodlark Educational Foundation

    Takes applications

    8 Tennessee grants totaling $227,605 · typical grant $5,000 to $14,500 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Music scholarships; Educational scholarships; School supplies - needy families; Education scholarships in the five c; Mentorship-needy performing students

  14. Private foundation · Bethesda, MD

    The Educational Foundation of America

    Invitation only

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $340,000 · typical grant $65,000 to $150,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Carbondale clinic; Salary and benefits arts director, arts programming, and studio build-out

  15. Private foundation · Apopka, FL

    Byron Robinson Educational Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $20,000 · typical grant $20,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Educational and development

  16. Private foundation · Clarksville

    Clarksville Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc.

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    8 Tennessee grants totaling $105,000 · typical grant $13,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Charitable support

  17. Private foundation · Boca Raton, FL

    Marjorie Tallman Educational Foundation Trust

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  18. Private foundation · Teton Village, WY

    The Antonio V Glassberg Educational Foundation

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $3,500 · typical grant $3,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Stated deadlines: May 1 · next May 1, 2027 (from its 2025 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Scholarships for the 2025/2026 school year issued in accordance with the irs approved procedures sent forth in irs letter to this foundation dated december 10, 2014.

  19. Private foundation · Mobile, AL

    John & Carolyn Conn Educational Foundation Inc.

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $25,000 · typical grant $25,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  20. Private foundation · Lexington, KY

    Davis H Elliot Company Educational Foundation

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    1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 15 · next Mar 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Scholarship

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.