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14 foundations that funded “Innovative”

1. Public charity · Oakland, CA

   New Schools Fund

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $115,000 to $215,000 (tax year 2024)

   33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Innovative schools; Learning differences

2. Public charity · Arlington, VA

   American Diabetes Association

   How to apply: not stated

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $784,889 · typical grant $73,652 to $199,337 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Innovative Research to Support the Psychological and Emotional Needs of People with Diabetes; Postdoctoral Fellowship; Innovative Clinical or Translational Science Nutrition;...

3. Private foundation · Hawley, PA

   Lilliput Foundation

   Invitation only

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

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Innovative & transformative scholarship program designed to ensure students can achieve their dream of obtaining an undergraduate college degree.

4. Private foundation · Knoxville

   East Tennessee Cardiovascularresearch Foundation

   Takes applications

   6 Tennessee grants totaling $60,000 · typical grant $1,500 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: To support innovative and interdisciplinary neuroscience research for mental health.; Support heart surgery in jimani for haitian children.; To support the mission of mental...

5. Private foundation · Fillmore, CA

   The Muriel Pollia Foundation

   Invitation only

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

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Funding for innovative and creative projects

6. Private foundation · St Paul, MN

   The Bush Foundation

   Takes applications

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $787,500 · typical grant $787,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To implement an innovative model for regional conservation of grasslands that is designed to benefit farmers and ranchers across south dakota

7. Private foundation · Oakland, CA

   Xq Institute

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $250,000 · typical grant $250,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Support school implementation of xq tools and professional learning to drive innovative, student-centered improvement.

8. Public charity · Lighthouse Point, FL

   Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $12,425 · typical grant $2,150 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Assistance for local dog shelter; Support for children's hospital programs; To inspire, educate, and empower grundy county youth and their families through character building,...

9. Private foundation · Franklin

   Willis and Reba Johnsons Foundation

   Invitation only

   11 Tennessee grants totaling $747,220 · typical grant $2,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   36% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To improve benefits for fire fighters and or their family when injured on the job or death.; Restoration dentistry for needy children; Friends of scouting; To serve and protect...

10. Private foundation · Bentonville, AR

    Walton Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    7 Tennessee grants totaling $10.4 million · typical grant $653,196 to $3 million (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: To provide subgrants to promising tutoring providers, researchers, and state departments of education to support successful implementation of high-impact tutoring in schools.;...

11. Public charity · Knoxville

    Fort Sanders Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    6 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $26,674 to $371,048 (tax year 2024)

    33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    2 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: To help provide equipment, staff and patient education, rehabilitation programs and cardiopulmonary programs, CVA, brain injury and amputee support groups. Also helps provide...

12. 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...

13. Public charity · Memphis

    Junior League of Memphis

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $57,619 · typical grant $10,198 to $30,000 (tax year 2023)

    Funded: Grants to teachers; Monthly events at lester community center; Donation for 30th Anniversary

14. Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

    Assurant Foundation

    Invitation only

    26 Tennessee grants totaling $106,312 · typical grant $50 to $330 (tax year 2024)

    92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Financial Assistance