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56 foundations that funded “Ministry Outreach Foundation”

Private foundation · Nashville
The Judith E and Joseph C Cook Jr Foundation Inc.

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17 Tennessee grants totaling $760,000 · typical grant $20,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 5 Tennessee grants, such as Christ Church Nashville, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Mercy Ministries

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Unrestricted funds; Belmont innovation labs; Support for purchase of refrigerated van; Youth & family chaplain program and unrestricted funds; Outreach special projects
Community foundation · Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

How to apply: not stated · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

3 Tennessee grants totaling $44,400 · typical grant $10,000 to $22,400 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Knox Area Rescue Ministries

67% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Human services; Health; Other
Community foundation · Richmond, VA
The Community Foundation Inc.

Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

6 Tennessee grants totaling $424,750 · typical grant $20,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as The Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church (usa)

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Health and wellness; University or private school
Public charity · Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.

How to apply: not stated

9 Tennessee grants totaling $344,332 · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Matthew 10 International Ministry Incorporated, The Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church Inc., Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church Inc.

22% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: This grant is designated for general support.
Private foundation · Columbia
Crichton Family Foundation

Takes applications

21 Tennessee grants totaling $365,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Lookout Mountain Presby Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Maury United Ministries

29% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Takes applications

41 Tennessee grants totaling $183,549 · typical grant $4,139 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 9 Tennessee grants, such as All for Him Ministry, Loves Arm Outreach Ministries, Renewed Life Ministries Outreach

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Human services; Education
Private foundation · Nashville
Hunt Family Foundation of Nashville Tennessee

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31 Tennessee grants totaling $133,100 · typical grant $1,000 to $4,500 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 2 Tennessee grants, such as Diocese of Nashville, Inner City Ministries

23% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Atlanta, GA
Points of Light Foundation

How to apply: not stated

4 Tennessee grants totaling $500,000 · typical grant $105,000 to $190,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Community improvement project
Public charity · New York, NY
Grapevine Giving Foundation

Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

30 Tennessee grants totaling $288,988 · typical grant $6,897 to $12,200 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 5 Tennessee grants, such as Fresh Start Outreach Ministry Inc., Renew Ministries Incorporated, All for Him Ministry Inc.

87% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Operating fund and general assistance.
Public charity · Nashville
Vultee Charitable Foundation

How to apply: not stated

13 Tennessee grants totaling $897,500 · typical grant $15,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2022)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 6 Tennessee grants, such as Nolen Hills Church of Christ, Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry, Lebanon Road Church of Christ
Private foundation · Gallatin
Bruce Family Foundation

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25 Tennessee grants totaling $227,600 · typical grant $3,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 15 Tennessee grants, such as Living Sent Ministries, TN Prison Outreach Ministry, Grace Place Ministry

Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Private foundation · Nashville
Harrison-Robbie Dearing Foundation

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22 Tennessee grants totaling $107,750 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 5 Tennessee grants, such as Harpeth Hills Church, Shrader Lane Church of Christ, TN Prision Outreach Ministry

45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Nashville
Ezell Foundation Inc.

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35 Tennessee grants totaling $509,800 · typical grant $3,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 13 Tennessee grants, such as Bridge Ministry, Encouragement Ministries, Fresh Approach Ministries

17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Public charity · Caledonia, IL
Hope and Equip Inc.

How to apply: not stated

4 Tennessee grants totaling $194,427 · typical grant $19,000 to $130,427 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 3 Tennessee grants, such as Berrys Chapel Church of Christ, Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry

75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Paducah, KY
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

4 Tennessee grants totaling $175,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Eppic Ministries, Precept Ministries

Funded only returning groups in its latest year

Funded: Share the gospel; Support christian ministry; Christian ministry; To fund christian outreach to the poor
Private foundation · Knoxville
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation First TN Bank Plaza Tower

Takes applications

26 Tennessee grants totaling $159,500 · typical grant $4,000 to $6,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Central Baptist Church of, Volunteer Ministry Center

Stated deadlines: Jun 30 · next Jun 30, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

5 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: Community service projects; Scholarship funding; Capital projects; Accessible equipment for; Emergency assistance
Private foundation · Knoxville
Jane I Pettway Foundation

Takes applications

40 Tennessee grants totaling $334,276 · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 8 Tennessee grants, such as Volunteer Ministry Center, St James Episcopal Church, St Paul's Episcopal Church

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

15% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Financially needy women; Utility assistance for; Samaritan place; Jane pettway helping women; Certified nurse assistant
Private foundation · Westlake Village, CA
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Takes applications

11 Tennessee grants totaling $262,360 · typical grant $1,000 to $1,650 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 4 Tennessee grants, such as Every Nation Churches & Ministries

Stated deadlines: Aug 29 · next Aug 29, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: To support campus youth outreach; For prenatal-3 policy impact center to lead an early childhood development governance evaluation and advance evidence-based policy progress...
Private foundation · Chattanooga
Maclellan Foundation Inc.

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91 Tennessee grants totaling $5 million · typical grant $1,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 60 Tennessee grants, such as Amazima Ministries International Education and Empowerment for East, Calvary Chapel Chattanooga Inc., Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc.

40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

10 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: For building organizational capacity.; For outreach to families.; For education of youth and children.; For outreach to the indigent.; For holistic community outreach and development.
Private foundation · Knoxville
Oak Ridge Foundation

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13 Tennessee grants totaling $84,354 · typical grant $1,000 (tax year 2024)

Has funded groups like yours (church or faith-based group): 1 Tennessee grant, such as Fellowship of the Saints Ministry Inc. New Colossus Academy

92% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: Classroom materials/equipment; Stem education and outreach; Program assistance

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.