Foundations that fund Tennessee
Private foundations rarely post open calls. Instead, look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”, to find foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.
22 foundations that funded “The Rotary Foundation of Rotary”
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Public charity · Evanston, IL
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary
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8 Tennessee grants totaling $379K · typical grant $22K–$74K (tax year 2024)
57% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: econ. and community develop.-humanitarian; econ. and community develop.-humanitarian-daf; disease prev. and treatment-humanitarian-daf; disaster response-floods; basic...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Boyd Foundation
Takes applications
56 Tennessee grants totaling $9.3M · typical grant $10K–$150K (tax year 2024)
No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing
36% of its latest Tennessee grantees 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 transform...
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Private foundation · Knoxville
L A M P Foundation
Takes applications
21 Tennessee grants totaling $69K · typical grant $1,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: scholarships; scholarships,events; general support, collectors circle; general operating, orphanage; reverend fund
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Private foundation · Jacksonville, FL
Csx Foundation Inc.
Invitation only
17 Tennessee grants totaling $17K · typical grant $130–$800 (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: various
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Private foundation · Franklin
Yarbrough Family Foundation
Invitation only
20 Tennessee grants totaling $6.4M · typical grant $200–$10K (tax year 2025)
45% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
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Private foundation · Union City
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found
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40 Tennessee grants totaling $11.1M · typical grant $2,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: homes for low income; christian ministry; outreach for disadvantaged youth; family services; provide daycare for at risk children
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Private foundation · Huntingdon
The Jones Hertiage Foundation Inc.
Invitation only
16 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1M · typical grant $10K–$37K (tax year 2024)
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: religious purposes; helping people believe, belong, trust, and come to be who god called them to be; to nurture survivor healing and strategically combat human trafficking in...
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Private foundation · Newport Beach, CA
Hausman Family Foundation
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4 Tennessee grants totaling $55K · typical grant $5,000–$25K (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: for use in normal activities and operations of the entity; for use in normal activities and operations of the entityfor use in normal activities and operations of the entity
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Private foundation · Columbia
Jeff and Tina Adams Family Foundation
Invitation only
37 Tennessee grants totaling $143K · typical grant $500–$4,000 (tax year 2024)
16% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to further the exempt purpose of the organization
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Private foundation · Murfreesboro
Adams-Coggin Family Foundation
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13 Tennessee grants totaling $77K · typical grant $1,500–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
54% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: to further the exempt organization's purpose; to further the exempt organization's purpose to assist with programs supporting medical advancement; to further the exempt...
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Private foundation · Oak Hill
Pfeffer Foundation
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32 Tennessee grants totaling $55K · typical grant $250–$2,578 (tax year 2025)
78% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general funds
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Private foundation · Morristown
Wallace Foundation
Takes applications
33 Tennessee grants totaling $100K · typical grant $1,000–$2,500 (tax year 2024)
15% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general fund; scholarship; wallace scholarship
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Public charity · Clarksville
Clarksville-Montgomery County
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22 Tennessee grants totaling $2.7M · typical grant $20K–$103K (tax year 2024)
47% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: social services; greenway development; speech & swallowing; food pantry; med management
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Private foundation · Morristown
The Rogers Foundation Inc.
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26 Tennessee grants totaling $127K · typical grant $1,000–$3,000 (tax year 2024)
27% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: donation - golf; scholarship
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Private foundation · Knoxville
Smith Family Foundation
Takes applications
17 Tennessee grants totaling $176K · typical grant $5,000–$15K (tax year 2025)
86% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
3 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: to serve individuals with disabilities with unique, needs-based programs that enrich their lives; to assist with the urgent healthcare and relief efforts in tennessee; elevate...
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Private foundation · Union City
Gail Latimer Foundation
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5 Tennessee grants totaling $23K · typical grant $1,000–$5,000 (tax year 2025)
40% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: benevolence
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Private foundation · Morristown
Filmtech Foundation Inc.
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33 Tennessee grants totaling $122K · typical grant $1,000–$5,000 (tax year 2024)
17% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: support the mission of 501(c)(3) org; provide funds to church; support mission of 501(c)(3) org; support the mission of church
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Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hand Foundation Inc.
Takes applications
16 Tennessee grants totaling $26K · typical grant $750–$2,500 (tax year 2024)
19% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted grant
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Private foundation · Union City
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation
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23 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5M · typical grant $3,750–$50K (tax year 2024)
48% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: religious; educational
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Private foundation · Dallas, TX
Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn
Takes applications
18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6M · typical grant $25K–$100K (tax year 2025)
39% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: unrestricted general; landscaping
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return: Form 990-PF for private foundations (grants paid and how it takes applications), Form 990 Schedule I for community foundations, United Ways and other public charities (grants over $5,000 to organizations). Included: every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee organizations. Corporate and community-foundation programs are in the grant search.