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.
3 foundations that funded “Artsmemphis”
2 more only fund groups they choose themselves. Show them anyway
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Public charity · Memphis
Artsmemphis
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46 Tennessee grants totaling $1.6M · typical grant $12K–$28K (tax year 2024)
11% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: operating support; operating support & arts builds community; operating support & enhancement
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Public charity · Memphis
The Dunavant Foundation
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5 Tennessee grants totaling $147K · typical grant $12K–$50K (tax year 2024)
60% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
Funded: general operational support
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Private foundation · Memphis
J R Hyde III Foundation
Takes applications
108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1M · typical grant $5,000–$100K (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
24% of its latest Tennessee grantees were new to it
4 grants for buildings or equipment
Funded: general operating support/support for a strategic plan; general operating support/support for the mid-south development district's organizational reboot; support for allmemphis...
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.