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19 foundations that funded “Historical Society”

1. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Lawson Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   71 Tennessee grants totaling $2.2 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   76% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Sponsorship; Membership - great egret society; Life prep academy; 100knoxville; Sponsorship of concert

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Ebs Foundation

   Invitation only

   80 Tennessee grants totaling $343,400 · typical grant $500 to $2,500 (tax year 2025)

   5% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

3. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Oliver & Evelyn Smith Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $18,000 · typical grant $3,500 to $9,000 (tax year 2024)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: A church sharing the message of jesus christ.; To preserve and promote the history of Tennessee, focusing on East Tennessee, to educate and connect the region; Education

4. Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

   Thaddeus Hurd Charit Net Inc.

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $9,994 · typical grant $9,994 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

5. Private foundation · Knoxville

   W&h Foundation

   Invitation only

   13 Tennessee grants totaling $205,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

6. Public charity · Monteagle

   South Cumberland Community Fund

   Ask before applying

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $223,939 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

   56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

7. Public charity · Nashville

   Humanities Tennessee

   Ask before applying

   9 Tennessee grants totaling $78,709 · typical grant $8,300 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   89% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Humanities project

8. Public charity · Knoxville

   Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation Dba Downtown Knoxville Alliance

   Ask before applying

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $70,000 · typical grant $9,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   43% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Economic development to benefit downtown Knoxville; Market square farmer's market

9. Private foundation · Knoxville

   Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.

   Ask before applying

   91 Tennessee grants totaling $835,534 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

   20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   3 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General donation; Hope gala; Knoxville go red for women luncheon + kids cook with heart program; Annual golf tournament; 2025 - niswonger radiothon sponsorship

10. Private foundation · Maryville

    Clayton Homes Foundation

    Invitation only

    80 Tennessee grants totaling $4.9 million · typical grant $5,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

    Texas Instruments Foundation

    Takes applications

    70 Tennessee grants totaling $151,310 · typical grant $200 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

    No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

    37% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

12. 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...

13. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Fugitive Foundation

    Takes applications

    41 Tennessee grants totaling $237,950 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

    20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital campaign & operating support

14. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Hees Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Aug 31 · next Aug 31, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief

15. Private foundation · Nashville

    Eberling Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $101,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Crime victims to network and heal.; Educational opportunities; Provide food for homeless; Provide funding for green space; Provide shelter for animals

16. Private foundation · Cheyenne, WY

    The Andrew Allen Charitable Foundation

    Invitation only

    31 Tennessee grants totaling $491,246 · typical grant $1,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    6% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

17. Private foundation · Miami, FL

    Alexander C Macintyre Charitable Trust II

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $235 · typical grant $115 to $120 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Historical Societies and Related Activities; Childrens Research Hospital

18. Private foundation · Grosse Pointe, MI

    Pam Lewis Foundation

    Invitation only

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $56,400 · typical grant $1,000 to $3,400 (tax year 2025)

    70% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Regal Foundation

    Takes applications

    48 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    48% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Children & family; Health; Military