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70 foundations that funded “League”

  1. Public charity · New York, NY

    National Urban League Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $790,513 · typical grant $121,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Direct grants to small businesses

  2. Public charity · New York, NY

    Major League Baseball Players Trust

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $37,000 · typical grant $6,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

    75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  3. 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

  4. Public charity · New York, NY

    Major League Baseball Charities Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $22,947 · typical grant $6,498 to $8,949 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

  5. Public charity · Kansas City, MO

    Theater League Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $25,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: " "

  6. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Hamiltonjr League Tch

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $33,908 · typical grant $33,908 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  7. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    Mrs J King Jr League Tch

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $9,181 · typical grant $9,181 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  8. Private foundation · Orlando, FL

    C Kempkau Jr League Hm Tch

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $16,749 · typical grant $16,749 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

  9. Public charity · Nashville

    The Junior League of Nashville Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $7,000 to $25,660 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Literacy programs; Pediatric rehab unit; Diaper bank; Educational programs

  10. Public charity · Chicago, IL

    National Association for Urban Debate Leagues

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $24,554 · typical grant $11,673 to $12,881 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: National tournament local league grant, league network grant

  11. Public charity · Nashville

    Nashville Predators Foundation

    How to apply: not stated

    58 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $6,553 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    71% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    10 grants for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Fy24-25 donation, general purposes; Fy24-25 hfc donation: donation for pediatric rehabilitation project + general purposes; Funding for thrive studios, which empowers children...

  12. 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...

  13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Angel Corps

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $369,277 · typical grant $1,200 to $6,077 (tax year 2024)

    67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Community fundraising; Together campaign

  14. Private foundation · Overland Park, KS

    Kompass Kapital Foundation 12152014

    Invitation only

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $10,000 · typical grant $2,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: For general operations and support

  15. Private foundation · Winchester, VA

    Elizabeth C Clark Foundation

    Invitation only

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

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Advance the mission of the charitable organization

  16. Private foundation · Columbus, OH

    Encova Foundation of Ohio

    Takes applications

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $15,000 · typical grant $15,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: Annual operations

  17. Private foundation · Monroe, LA

    The Scott Foundation

    Invitation only

    20 Tennessee grants totaling $100,815 · typical grant $500 to $5,000 (tax year 2023)

    35% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Civic; Medical; Religious

  18. Public charity · Bell, CA

    Human-I-T

    How to apply: not stated

    3 Tennessee grants totaling $67,375 · typical grant $14,000 to $30,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Provide digital navigation for the low-income

  19. Public charity · Knoxville

    Canaan Baptist Housing Corporation

    How to apply: not stated

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $11,000 · typical grant $5,500 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support urban youth thru christian ministry opportunities.; Support the mission to enable african americans and other minority groups secure economic self-reliance, partiy,...

  20. Public charity · Knoxville

    Covenant Health

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $303,948 · typical grant $10,000 to $52,000 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Support for fundraisers benefitting Covenant Health hospitals; Sponsorship for two flights; Leadership development; Sponsorship of fundraiser marathon; Support for Center for...

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.