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487 foundations that funded “University”

1. Private foundation · White Bluff

   Doochin Family Charitable Foundation

   Takes applications

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $115,038 · typical grant $300 to $11,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2. Private foundation · Nashville

   Eisen-Wald Foundation

   Takes applications

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $125,686 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

3. Private foundation · Dallas, TX

   Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn

   Takes applications

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $25,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2025)

   39% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Unrestricted general; Landscaping

4. Public charity · Knoxville

   Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee

   How to apply: not stated

   18 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $15,000 to $74,251 (tax year 2024)

   83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Youth development; Mental health; Human services; Housing, shelter; Educ. Institution

5. Private foundation · Chattanooga

   Hacker and Kitty Caldwell Family Foundation Inc.

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $133,504 · typical grant $750 to $3,000 (tax year 2024)

   18% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Annual fund on behalf of kate caldwell nevin; Lindy hop; Genneral operations

6. Public charity · Johnson City

   Ballad Health

   How to apply: not stated

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $1.9 million · typical grant $10,000 to $63,500 (tax year 2024)

   65% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: 2025 Collaborative Partner for economic development; Kids' Christmas Event Sponsorship; Provide quality musical education through academic, community and competitive...

7. Private foundation · Providence, RI

   Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353

   Takes applications

   17 Tennessee grants totaling $51,066 · typical grant $370 to $3,115 (tax year 2024)

   25% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Matching gift to civic agency; Matching gift to education; Matching gift to enviornement agency; General support to civic agency; Matching gift to health & human services agency

8. Private foundation · Knoxville

   The William B Stokely Jr Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $337,450 · typical grant $1,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Community ministry; Education; Health services; Community; Art education

9. Private foundation · Cleveland

   Mark E Smith Foundation Ua Dated 11-9-22

   Takes applications

   16 Tennessee grants totaling $154,486 · typical grant $1,000 to $5,490 (tax year 2025)

   50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: Various athletic program donations; Football program; General operating expenses and scholastics program; Sponsorship and a/v student program; Women's basketball program

10. Public charity · Monteagle

    South Cumberland Community Fund

    How to apply: not stated

    16 Tennessee grants totaling $223,939 · typical grant $7,500 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    56% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

11. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Hees Family Foundation

    Takes applications

    15 Tennessee grants totaling $32,000 · typical grant $1,000 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

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

    53% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: General fund/community support; Tuition support; General fund/tuition support; Youth foster care support; Disaster relief

12. Public charity · Atlanta, GA

    American Cancer Society Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    14 Tennessee grants totaling $2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $45,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Patient Support; Health Eq Ambassador; Extramural Research; Support/Conv Sponsor; Support/Research

13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Toby S Wilt Foundation

    Takes applications

    13 Tennessee grants totaling $155,550 · typical grant $1,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    46% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. United Way · Athens

    United Way of Mcminn and Meigs Counties

    How to apply: not stated

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $484,000 · typical grant $15,000 to $53,400 (tax year 2024)

    17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Partner agency; Community grant

15. Private foundation · Jackson

    H&m Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $127,500 · typical grant $5,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Capital Campaign

16. Private foundation · Loma Linda, CA

    Versacare Inc.

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $186,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $21,500 (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Mar 31, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    83% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Education; Religious

17. Private foundation · Cleveland

    The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation

    Takes applications

    12 Tennessee grants totaling $70,050 · typical grant $500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)

    Funded: Operating funds

18. 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...

19. Public charity · Minneapolis, MN

    Educational Credit Management Corporation

    How to apply: not stated

    11 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6 million · typical grant $15,199 to $120,000 (tax year 2024)

    82% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Fafsa student support; Project success, fafsa student support

20. Private foundation · Knoxville

    The Haslam 3 Foundation Inc.

    Takes applications

    10 Tennessee grants totaling $10.4 million · typical grant $75,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)

    Stated deadlines: Jun 30, Dec 31 · next Dec 31, 2026 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)

    30% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    1 grant for buildings or equipment

    Funded: Develop christian leaders; Support student education; Education access; Manage and preserve lakeshore park; Scholarships and programs

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