Foundations that fund Tennessee

Private foundations rarely post open calls, so look at who they already fund. Search by what you do, like “food pantry”, “library” or “youth sports”. You'll see foundations, here or in other states, that funded similar work in Tennessee. Or start from a group like yours: see who funded it.

50 foundations that funded “Christian Community”

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Private foundation · Monteagle
Middlebrooks-Camp Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

6 Tennessee grants totaling $5,000 · typical grant $500 to $1,000 (tax year 2024)

No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Fund organization; Family planning support; Therapeutic christian community; State park conservation; Foster community & business service
Private foundation · Memphis
J R Hyde III Foundation

Takes applications

108 Tennessee grants totaling $12.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (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 winners 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...
Private foundation · Memphis
Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc.

Takes applications

41 Tennessee grants totaling $2.1 million · typical grant $5,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2024)

20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Religion; Educational; Human service; Health, general; Housing, shelter
Private foundation · Smithville, MO
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

5 Tennessee grants totaling $29,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $7,375 (tax year 2024)

100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Private foundation · Nashville
Ezell Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

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

17% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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
Private foundation · Nashville
The Fugitive Foundation

Takes applications

41 Tennessee grants totaling $237,950 · typical grant $1,000 to $7,000 (tax year 2024)

20% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

1 grant for buildings or equipment

Funded: Capital campaign & operating support
Community foundation · Chico, CA
North Valley Community Foundation

Ask before applying

2 Tennessee grants totaling $47,500 · typical grant $12,000 to $35,500 (tax year 2024)

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Community foundation · Asheville, NC
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc.

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10 Tennessee grants totaling $418,474 · typical grant $10,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

60% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Building community & economic vitality; Promoting quality health; Religion; Assisting people in need
Community foundation · Lexington, KY
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc.

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8 Tennessee grants totaling $535,159 · typical grant $40,000 to $105,000 (tax year 2024)

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Community foundation · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Community Foundation

Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

11 Tennessee grants totaling $1 million · typical grant $15,000 to $180,000 (tax year 2024)

45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: This award is for general support; This award is designated for general support; This award is for the vision project; This award is designated support for the north davidson...
Private foundation · Paris
Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc.

Takes applications

25 Tennessee grants totaling $1.1 million · typical grant $7,500 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

12% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Community program services; Christianity; Community program; Family planning center; Homeless shelter for women & children
Community foundation · New York, NY
The New York Community Trust

Ask before applying · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

44 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

41% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: For program support.; For a scholarship award.
Private foundation · Knoxville
Bailey Family Foundation

Takes applications

19 Tennessee grants totaling $1.3 million · typical grant $5,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

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

63% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

2 grants for buildings or equipment

Funded: The arts & culture alliance of greater Knoxville serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.; The mission of big ears is...
Private foundation · Knoxville
The William B Stokely Jr Foundation

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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
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
Private foundation · Camp Hill, PA
Hall Foundation

Takes applications

2 Tennessee grants totaling $6,000 · typical grant $3,000 (tax year 2025)

50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Community support; Educational
Private foundation · Hendersonville
Carolyn Smith Foundation

Takes applications

146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...
Public charity · Washington, DC
Aarp

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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...
Public charity · New York, NY
Parkinson's Foundation Inc.

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4 Tennessee grants totaling $53,683 · typical grant $10,683 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

75% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

Funded: Center of excellence grants; Community engagement & advocacy

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.