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25 foundations that funded “Matter”
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Private foundation · Santa Barbara, CA
Music Matters Fund Inc.
Takes applications
3 Tennessee grants totaling $57,500 · typical grant $8,500 to $40,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Project support
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Make It Matter Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,000 · typical grant $1,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Contributions to help families and children in need
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Private foundation · Naples, FL
Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc.
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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
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Private foundation · Visalia, CA
Its the Heart That Matters Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $1,700 · typical grant $1,700 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Payment to support the message of christianity
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Private foundation · Tampa, FL
James Russell Matternes Irrev Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx
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1 Tennessee grant totaling $35,522 · typical grant $35,522 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Charitable distribution
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Public charity · Oakland, CA
Solidaire Network Inc.
How to apply: not stated
5 Tennessee grants totaling $455,000 · typical grant $40,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Movement support of Community Defense of East Tennessee.; Movement support of People's Advocacy Institute; General support of Black Mycelium Project; General support of...
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Public charity · Washington, DC
Aarp
How to apply: not stated
11 Tennessee grants totaling $144,583 · typical grant $8,500 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
91% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Community Challenge Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative; Sponsorship of event; Sponsorship of the free rides to the polls on election day event; "Sponsorship...
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Private foundation · Nashville
The Frist Foundation
Letter first
128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
15 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...
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Private foundation · Glencoe, IL
Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation
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10 Tennessee grants totaling $39,500 · typical grant $1,500 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Williamson County STEM Program
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Private foundation · Washington, DC
Democracy Fund Inc.
Invitation only
4 Tennessee grants totaling $255,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $135,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Charlotte, NC
The Duke Endowment
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $106,500 · typical grant $106,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To expand an evidence-informed program that helps people discuss divisive issues.
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Private foundation · Highland Park, IL
Wayfarer Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $150,000 · typical grant $150,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Franklin
Ty 2 Foundation Inc.
Invitation only
14 Tennessee grants totaling $259,500 · typical grant $7,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Social service funding; Community and youth development funding; Family wellness funding; Historic preservation funding; Medical service funding
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Private foundation · Seattle, WA
Joshua Green Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $20,500 · typical grant $3,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General fund donation
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Private foundation · New York, NY
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
4 Tennessee grants totaling $180,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: 2024-2025 grantmakers for southern progress annual membership; Directors cancer innovation fund (general fund)
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Private foundation · New York, NY
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
7 Tennessee grants totaling $511,000 · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Support for curriculum development; Support for convenings, collaboration stipends, and training; Support for curriculum development, trainings, and convening; Support for...
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Private foundation · Nashville
Kharis Foundation
Takes applications
22 Tennessee grants totaling $683,000 · typical grant $12,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jan 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: To further charitable activities
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Private foundation · Nashville
Reynolds Family Foundation
Invitation only
17 Tennessee grants totaling $362,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: General funds
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Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
White Oak Foundation Inc.
How to apply: not stated
8 Tennessee grants totaling $130,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Memphis
The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
Takes applications
52 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Jan 15, Aug 15 · next Jan 15, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: General - operating
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.